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The Extraordinary Journey of Steve Clements

St Clements restaurant in Durban is where Steve Clements lights the fire out back four nights a week and cooks the speciality dishes he’s passionate about. Prepares the type of food that, along with his enthusiasm for the culture, the colour and the friendliness of the people, physically pulls him back to Southeast Asia year…

September 6, 2019
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Steve Clements with chefs Tubby Madlala and Glynis Khawula
Steve Clements fires up Thai and Lao flavors at St Clements Restaurant, Durban
Steve Clements fires up the coals and flavor at St Clements.
We ring up the curtain on an original. Passionate palate. Culinary alchemist. Nurseryman. Surfer. Adventurer. Chief cook and bottle-washer at St Clements restaurant where you go for Thai food, Lao food, bistro food, soirees, garden supplies, to write, to meet, to eat the best cream scones. So what’s cooking with this cool dude and his hot Durban spot? Read Wanda Hennig‘s full story, The Extraordinary Journey of Steve Clements, in The Daily Maverick‘s TGIF food section.

Wanda Hennig

Wanda Hennig is a culinary travel and lifestyle writer, an author, editor and photojournalist. She has an excellent social media track record and is a certified co-active coach (CPCC) with a niche focus in creative mindfulness strategies. She is the author of Cravings: A Zen-inspired memoir…

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