Restaurant Review: Peska Seafood Culture

Peska Seafood Culture

Helmed by star Executive Chef Omar Pereney, Peska delivers some of the most unique and delicious seafood dishes in Houston. Fresh, flavorful and well-executed dishes with beautiful presentation are what guests can expect to discover at Peska.

Executive
Chef Omar Pereney
Born in Venezuela, Pereney has been making waves in the culinary world since the age of 12. Now 21 years old, Pereney is a highly recognized chef throughout South America and Mexico. He is one of the youngest chefs in the United States to have reached the position of Executive Chef.

Pereney’s talent is undeniable, and his menu is sure to please the most demanding palette. On my most recent visit to the restaurant, I had the Ceviche Peruano, Lobster Cappuccino, and the brunch pancakes.

The Ceviche Peruano is a colorful combination of textures and flavors, and includes mahi mahi, octopus, yellow peppers, cancha (corn) and sweet potatoes. The contrast of citrus with corn and sweet potato make this one of my favorite ceviche dishes.

The Lobster Cappuccino is a lobster bisque with white truffle foam, lobster and brie crostini. That may sound like a dish that leans toward the heavy side, but it was surprisingly light and filling, not to mention beautifully presented.


I also got a sneak peak at Peska’s brunch menu. The pancakes are some of the most delightful I’ve had. Other brunch dishes include traditional Latin favorites like Chilaquiles, Ceviche, and Chupe de Camaron, a Peruvian soup with shrimp, potato, cilantro, cream and queso fresco. One dish that I plan on ordering on my next visit is the Huevos Rotos, which consists of Spanish broken eggs served over crispy fried potatoes, Spanish chorizo and Iberico ham.

As a dessert, I recommend the Paletas, fresh fruit popsicles that are popular throughout Latin America. 


Brunch Pancakes
Lobster Cappuccino

Ceviche Peruano
Maya Fasthoff with Peska's Executive
Chef Omar Pereney


Peska not only offers a variety seafood dishes with specific preparations, it also provides guests the opportunity to select their own fresh fish from a display case at the front of the restaurant, and have it prepared specifically to the guests’ taste. Or, the guest can buy from the market and take the fish to prepare it at home. 

Peska is without question one of the finest seafood restaurants in the city. I highly recommend going with a few friends who order different dishes so that everyone in the group can sample a variety of Peska’s offerings.


Maya Fasthoff
Restaurant Blogger

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