Multi talented Portia had an American degree in fashion design, but she dug deep into the store of knowledge she had inherited from her African mother and started cooking for customers. They also chose to showcase Africa in the Décor, Artwork, the garments the waitresses wore and even the Crockery.
The vividly coloured ranges of ceramics produced by Clementina were a perfect match for the menu. At first the couple could only afford ten plates so only one or two tables per night were fortunate enough to eat off the new crockery. Then customers would ask for their plates to be washed and the price added to their bill. This was the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with Clementina and her Ceramicists.
