At San Antonio’s Clementine, John Russ Sees Abundance in Off-Season Produce

“South Texas as a growing region is partially desert, partially hellscape, and partially absolutely stunning, beautiful farmland,” says Clementine chef/owner John Russ. “It just depends on what time of year you’re looking at it.” 

For five years, the San Antonio-based 2019 Plate Chef to Watch has partly relied on Linda Starnes, owner of Grandma’s Garden in Bebe, to help dictate his ultra-...