John Russ, Owner and Chef, Clementine

Chef John Russ was born and raised in New Orleans and credits his grandmother’s quenelles de brochet for expanding his palate beyond pb&j. He studied at Delgado Culinary in New Orleans and went on to work in fine dining at the Ritz Carlton and then The Capella Group. John moved to San Antonio in 2012 and felt right at home with the city’s food community. As Alamo City Provisions, John and his wife Elise organized a well received series of pop up dinners that showcased San Antonio’s growing food scene and culinary talent. Encouraged by the popularity of the dinners and support from friends and family, John and Elise established their own restaurant group in 2016.

When he’s not in the kitchen, John might be confused for a gnome because he spends so much time in his garden. He volunteers with Houston St. Charities and shares his love of books as a volunteer reader at the library. John is also working with a mentoring program to assist in the growth of young chefs, cooks, and members of the service industry. Grateful for an amazing group of friends, John is thrilled to be growing his family and business in San Antonio.

www.clementine-sa.com