If you don't have the pleasure of our wonderful Florida weather where you live, then you might have extra time in the house to make these fantastic and fun raviolis. It's a great thing to do with the kids and everyone else will love you for it.

Join us again for one of the hottest festivals in the country...literally, and it's right in our own back yard! It's the South Beach Food and Wine Festival and this year it kicks off Thursday, February 25th through Sunday, February 28th. This festival brings in some of the most recognized chefs, restauranteurs, mixologists and wine makers in the industry. It wouldn't be complete of course without the presence of our very own 3030 Ocean Restaurant! Chefs Dean and Paula will be there on Sunday, February 28th sampling some of their finest seafood.
Click on the link above for more information, tickets, and details about this fantastic event.

Here in South Florida, we start the strawberry season in the middle of February and then the harvest goes up the coast until it hits the midwest in the summer. If you live in the south, it's time to head out with the family and friends to a (you-pick) farm and select your own pieces of this sweet treat. I hope you enjoy this simple but tasty recipe.

Chef Max has been invited back to the Beard House again to do a dinner with all the chefs from his various restaurants. Come join us for a tour of flavors from Grand Cayman to Cleveland and Columbus to Fort Lauderdale and Islamorada. Call the James Beard house for tickets now, since this will surely sell out. For reservations call 212.627.2309 JBF Members $125/General Public $165

Blood Oranges are in season now and you can utilize this beautiful fruit in so many variations. Everyone loves Margarita's and they will surely love the rich color and deep flavor that the blood oranges give to this popular drink. It's a short season, so don't sit around waiting with this recipe for too long.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you haven't thought of where you want to take that special person, then look no further! 3030 Ocean is still taking reservations and we want to make this evening special for you. We will be doing a
5-course tasting dinner with champagne and wine pairing. This is your last chance to impress your date with a romantic dinner. After dinner, you can take a stroll on the beach or hang out outside by our newly renovated terrace and cozy up next to one of the fire pits.
Click below to book reservations and see the full menu and prices.

This will be a great voyage on Holland America Cruise line departing from Fort Lauderdale on March the 28th and heading off to stops in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Oranjestad, Aruba and Willemstad (Curacao), Antilles, and the ship returns to port in Fort Lauderdale, 07:00 AM on April 4th. Contact Holland America to book your travel now.

The 7 night voyage departs from Papeete, May 1, 2010. We will visit the fish market and talk about the wonderful treasures from the sea in that region and how to prepare them. We will also have cooking demonstrations, culinary discussions and enjoy some great recipes in the luxurious dining room. Click below to get all the details on how to book.

On Tuesday, March 2nd at 7pm 3030 Ocean will host a special wine dinner with the owner of Fisher Winery in Napa Valley. It will be a great four course dinner. The cost is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. These are some amazing wines and paired with our local inspired cuisine, I know it will make for an amazing evening. Call Nicole at 954.765.3129 to make reservations or email her at nicole.jackson@marriott.com