Shariq’s Département

Amidst the swirling seas of the Altantic, nestled within the arms of “Wish” restaurant in South Beach, I enjoyed and celebrated my existence, wishing for an exciting future and knowing that it will indeed come to pass.

There is something about being on the ocean that is relaxing, energizing and ultimately self-motivating (picture 1).

The birthday food celebration at Wish included: P.’s starter of lobster ravioli with a cardomon-yuzu foam (picture 2), which he really enjoyed.  My appetizer of fois gras was unusual in that it was paired with white chocoloate (picture 3)!  It took a little getting used to, but ultimately I enjoyed it.  My main was a branzino with a fregole of olives, pine nuts and frutti di mare (picture 4).  P. ate a salmon dish with risotto and mushrooms (picture 5).  My birthday dessert was a chocoloate molten cake with caramel ice cream (picture 6).  P. ate a trio of sorbets (picture 7).

Onwards and upwards - once more unto the breach!