Two Energy Couple Cooks Unite for Clementine’s Annual Día de los Muertos Culinary Celebration
Fortress Hills celebrated group restaurant, Clementine, honors Dia De Los Muertos with its annual Day of the Useless dinner on Sunday, November 2 from 4 p.m. to eight p.m.
The heartfelt night celebrates a day of remembrance, taste, and collaboration. This yr, homeowners John and Elise Russ are joined by pitmaster Esaul Ramos Jr. and Chef Grecia Ramos of 2M Smokehouse and Baked. Friends can anticipate this culinary takeover to offer a night to recollect with a novel six-course prix-fixe dinner.
Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the energetic sounds of mariachis and Clementine’s beautiful group ofrenda, arrange on the breezy patio. Friends can be part of within the celebration by writing heartfelt love affirmations for his or her family members and putting them on the ofrenda. Those that arrive early can kick off the night by exploring interactive beverage tasting stations, sampling quite a lot of wines earlier than dinner begins.
On the menu, cooks John, Uri, and Esaul mix their culinary abilities to create dishes impressed by household traditions, cherished reminiscences, and festive celebrations. Friends can savor the richness of oyster Rockefeller soup, the colourful flavors of cochinita pibil sope, tender smoked lamb necks, contemporary and flaky Texas snapper, and completely seasoned smoked tri-tip. Every dish crafted to thrill the senses and honor cultural heritage.
To shut the night, Elise and Grecia will current a number of traditional Día de los Muertos impressed desserts. Friends can stay up for artistic takes on conventional flavors, from wealthy pan de muerto and seasonal calabaza creations to playful mini sundaes and candy mignardises.
This one-night-only curated menu is accessible completely for the Day of the Useless dinner. Reservations are required and might be booked for $135 per particular person (excluding tax and gratuity) through OpenTable HERE. For a extra elevated expertise, visitors can go for a wine pairing with every course for less than $65.
Clementine’s Día de los Muertos dinner honors family members whereas bringing the group collectively by meals and shared experiences.
For extra data on Clementine and to view the restaurant’s weekly rotating menu, go to their web site or observe them on Instagram at @clementine.sanantonio.
Location:
2195 Northwest Army Freeway, Fortress Hills, TX 78213
(210) 503-5121
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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– 2024 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Winner Neighborhood Restaurant of the Yr
– 2025 Clementine ranked #2 within the metropolis on San Antonio Categorical-Information “High 50 Eating places”
– 2025 San Antonio Enterprise Journal Affect Award
