—————————————————— Banana Hammock | Restaurants | Houston | Houston Press | The Leading Independent News Source in Houston, Texas

Banana Hammock

The camarones Hennessy en hamaca ($11.50) at Beso (2300 Westheimer, 713-523-2376) are a perfect example of chef Arturo Boada's fusion cuisine, which blends South American, Asian and European influences. Four giant shrimp are sautéed with hearts of palm, tomatoes and basil in a soy-ginger cream sauce, to which a goodly amount of cognac has been added. They float on a bed (or literally, a hammock -- hence the name) of ripe, sweet plantains, which add an interesting, soft texture, and are perfect for sopping up the incredible sauce.
KEEP THE HOUSTON PRESS FREE... Since we started the Houston Press, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Houston, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. You can help by participating in our "I Support" program, allowing us to keep offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food and culture with no paywalls.
Paul Galvani