Neighborhood Eatery, Clementine, Celebrates May with Community-Centered Events       Castle Hills neighborhood restaurant Clementine is thrilled to announce its May lineup of community-centered culinary events. Highlights include a one-day-only Mother’s Day tea party, an educational cookin g collaboration with the San Antonio Botanical Garden, and the return of the beloved Slice Swap.       WHAT: San Antonio Botanical Garden X Clementine James Beard Award finalist Chef John Russ heads to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for an educational, hands-on cooking class rooted in seasonality. Open to guests 18 and older, the experience offers an intimate look into the techniques behind the restaurant’s ever-evolving menu.     Tickets are $90 or $80 for members and include a two-hour lesson, two drink tickets, and a collaborative, guest-curated meal, enjoyed amid the lush garden landscape. Tickets can be purchased HERE.       Friday French Lunch This month’s one-day-only lunch highlights the flavors of spring with a guided four-course prix fixe menu, priced at $65 per person, with two options per course.       The seasonal menu features French-inspired dishes such as chilled spring pea vichyssoise, warm potato and smoked fish salad, sea trout grenobloise, and strawberry meringue entremet.     Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged via OpenTable HERE. Patio Pearls Patrons are invited to cherish the final weeks of spring at Patio Pearls, a beloved monthly community gathering, on Thursday, May 21. The no-charge event features fresh-shucked oysters, a curated selection of wines, and live tunes from local artist Chris Guerrero. Set on the patio, the evening invites guests to settle in, connect, and ease into a relaxed spring night. Following the event, guests are invited to continue the evening with the eatery’s infamous Feed Me experience, offering a natural extension to the night. Slice Swap Acclaimed pastry chef Elise Russ invites cake lovers of all ages to Clementine’s biannual cake party on Saturday, May 30. Guests are encouraged to bake or buy their best cake, bring it to share, and join in on an afternoon centered around cake, community, and the flavors of spring. Guests are encouraged to bring containers for take-home slices and labels to share what they’ve baked. Sign-up for the first Slice Swap of the year is now open, and dessert lovers can reserve their spot HERE. Ceviche of the Month: Baja Kanpachi Beginning in May and running through September, Clementine will introduce a rotating Ceviche of the Month, highlighting the freshest fish and peak seasonal produce. The debut features Baja Kanpachi. This month’s ceviche leans into bright citrus and fruit-forward flavors, with hibiscus aguachile, compressed blackberries and strawberries, cilantro, and Cara Cara orange. The dish is available à la carte or as part of the restaurant’s Feed Me experience. WHEN: San Antonio Botanical Garden X Clementine 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 Friday French Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 15 Patio Pearls 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 21 Slice Swap 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30 Ceviche of the Month: Baja Kanpachi May 1 through May 31 WHERE: Clementine 2195 Northwest Military Highway, Castle Hills, TX 78213 Hours: Tues – Sat: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Website | FB | IG 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. ...read more read less