Exciting Culinary Events Happening at This Top San Antonio Eatery

by Johnnie De La Garza

Exciting Culinary Events That Take You on a Personalized Culinary Journey This September

Clementine Announces September Lineup of Exciting Culinary Events

Clementine is kicking off the month with an exciting lineup of new culinary events and the return of community favorites. Guests can look forward to this month’s events, including Dessert Salon and an Italian-inspired Friday Lunch.

Exciting Culinary Events

WHEN

Friday Lunch: A Return to Liguria

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, September 19

Dessert Salon with Pastry Chef Elise

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 25

WHAT

Friday Lunches at Clementine: A Return to Liguria

Clementine’s monthly Friday Lunch returns, and this month Chef John and Elise will take guests on a culinary journey through Liguria on September 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lunch is inspired by author and food writer Laurel Evans’ The Cookbook: Recipes from the Italian Riviera. The Italian-themed lunch revisits a beloved menu Clementine first presented in 2022, this time with a fresh twist.

The menu features a three-course meal with offerings including torta di cipolle, gnocchi di castagne, and burrida, a fisherman’s stew, among others. San Antonio locals and visitors interested in attending can book their reservations on OpenTable HERE.

Exciting Culinary Events

Dessert Salon with Pastry Chef Elise Russ

Elise Russ, owner and pastry chef of Clementine, will host a two-day dessert salon on Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m. Elise will present a four-course dessert menu alongside beverage pairings. The intimate event welcomes 12 guests per night and is $75 per person.

The salon will begin with a huckleberry and corn ice cream sundae, followed by figs with Greek yogurt and almond frangipane. Next comes a pineapple upside-down cake paired with pink peppercorn ice cream, and the experience concludes with her take on a chocolate candy bar. Seats are limited and can be made via OpenTable HERE.

Location:

2195 Northwest Military Highway, San Antonio, TX 78213

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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About Clementine

Opened in 2018 in the Castle Hills community of San Antonio, Clementine is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal, innovative eats in a modern and lively atmosphere. Led by Chef John Russ, a 2023 James Beard Award Nominee for Best Chef: Texas, and Pastry Chef Elise Russ, the menu features bold, globally inspired flavors through a rotating selection of small plates, generous platters, produce-forward “sideboard” options, and nostalgic, imaginative desserts.

Many guests choose the signature Feed Me—a six-course, family-style dining experience where Chef Russ and team create a personalized menu for the table based on seasonal ingredients and creative pairings. In addition to dinner service Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Clementine offers lunch on the third Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Clementine is also home to The Juice Box, a sommelier- and Chef Russ–curated monthly wine club showcasing unexpected, highly drinkable bottles to be enjoyed at home. For special occasions, the restaurant is available for private buyouts, offering a warm, intimate setting for all kinds of celebrations. Clementine @Home extends the experience even further, with a fully staffed, in-home dining service that brings Clementine’s hospitality and flavor to your table.

Ranked one of the top two best restaurants in San Antonio by the San Antonio Express-News, Clementine is located at 2195 NW Military Highway, San Antonio, TX 78213. For more information, call (210) 503-5121 or visit www.clementine-sa.com. Follow on Instagram @clementine.sanantonio and like on Facebook @Clementine.SanAntonio.