Common Ground - Sylvan Park

"The vibe at Common Ground isn’t fancy or over-the-top, and that’s okay — the focus is on the food landing on your table. The carrot cake French toast is a crowd favorite here, but the short ribs and eggs hit the spot when you’re in a more savory mood. A former Patterson House bartender and a Yolan sommelier run the show at this Sylvan Park hang — i.e., order a cocktail with brunch, like the AM Smash with bourbon, apricot, mint, lemon, and sparkling rose. You can also find a second location serving brunch in Berry Hill with an expansive patio for enjoying your meal outdoors." - Kellie Walton, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Common Ground is the platonic ideal of the casual neighborhood hang that you’ll hope to become a regular at someday: simple, unpretentious, and never too busy to squeeze you in. The decor is pretty simple, with some large leather booths and plenty of two-tops, but you wouldn’t want anything to distract you from the crumbly carrot cake french toast or the tender short rib snuggling up to two yolky fried eggs. And with a former Patterson House bartender and Yolan sommelier running the show here, you can count on excellent cocktails and an on-point wine list. " - Jackie Gutierrez Jones 2

"Whether you’re looking for elevated fare or comfort food favorites, you can find it at Common Ground’s Sylvan Park outpost. Everything from chef Eric Babula’s Wagyu strip to the smashburger is worth visiting for, but the bar program here is equally as impressive as the food menu. Helmed by Wes Taylor (formerly of The Patterson House and M Street Entertainment) and certified sommelier Matt Ramos (formerly of Yolan and Kayne Prime), the cocktail list includes spins on classics with cheeky names, like the “Don’t BNA Hole.”" - Kellie Walton

"The vibe at Common Ground isn’t fancy or over-the-top, and that’s okay — the focus is on the food landing on your table. The carrot cake French toast is a crowd favorite here, but the short ribs and eggs hit the spot when you’re in a more savory mood. A former Patterson House bartender and Yolan sommelier run the show at this Sylvan Park hang — i.e., order a cocktail with brunch, like the AM Smash with bourbon, apricot, mint, lemon, and sparkling rose." - Kellie Walton, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"​​Common Ground is the platonic ideal for a casual neighborhood hangout you’ll want to revisit often: it’s simple, unpretentious, and never too busy to squeeze you in. The decor is pretty pared down, with some large leather booths and plenty of two-tops, but you wouldn’t want anything to distract you from the crumbly carrot cake french toast, a wagyu smashburger, or plate of focaccia with tomato jam and whipped boursin. And with a former Patterson House bartender and Yolan sommelier running the show, you can count on excellent cocktails and an on-point wine list." - Team Infatuation