Where Ceramics Meet Culinary: Clementine Hosts Clay & Cuisine

by Johnnie De La Garza

Where Ceramics Meet Culinary: Clementine Hosts 3-Course Dinner This August

Where Ceramics Meet Culinary

Clementine, located at 2195 Northwest Military Highway, San Antonio, TX 78213, combines the artistry of fine dining and ceramics with its Clay & Cuisine event. The event will feature a 3-course meal on Tuesday, August 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests attending will receive a take-home hand-crafted ceramic bowl made by local artist Jesslyn Gordon.

Clementine, in collaboration with local artist Jesslyn Gordan, owner and ceramic artist of Thrown Studio, is introducing a new, unique dining experience in San Antonio. Jesslyn has crafted handmade ceramic bowls that guests will use during the service. At the end of the meal, each guest will have the opportunity to take home their personalized ceramic bowl as a keepsake.

All bowls are carefully cleaned and packaged after the meal, making them ready for guests to use at home. Each bowl reflects Jesslyn’s signature style, offering guests a one-of-a-kind piece to remember the Clay & Cuisine experience.

Chef-owner and James Beard Award finalist John Russ, along with Pastry Chef and owner Elise Russ, created the evening’s menu, featuring flavors from all over the globe. Menu items featured for the Clay & Cuisine event include the following:

About Thrown Studio & Jesslyn Gordon

In addition to this collaboration, Jesslyn continues to create and sell unique pieces through her studio and offers pottery classes to share her passion for craftsmanship with the community. For more information about Jesslyn and to view her work, please visit her on Instagram at @thrownstudio.

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 as 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.