Over the last decade, the U.S. North Atlantic swordfish stock has significantly recovered from a once overfished status. These fish are no longer designated by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as "overfishing, "overfished" or "approaching" in the United States. These swordfish have gone from an overfished status in 1998 with harvests from the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts of over 4.8 million pounds, to a recovered status where they are no longer overfished and have landings of slightly over 2.1 million pounds.

On Sunday, September 13th, Chef Max will be back in the kitchen for his monthly cooking classes. Join now as we highlight some great fall items for your entertaining pleasure. The chef is highlighting an end of summer paella. Call Nicole at 954.765.3129 to make your reservations Look forward to seeing you there.
Cost is $75 per person, limited seating

There is nothing in the summer more special than drinks made with fresh ripe peaches. Peach Bellini's, peach margarita's, and especial whisky peach cockails are some of my favorites. This month we are featuring one of my favorite recipes for a whisky based peach cocktail. I hope you enjoy!

As Alumni of the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, I have been asked to be one of their culinary representatives. I spent the last few days shooting a commercial in 3030 Kitchen that will air nationally in various channel. Having cameras around was nothing new to me! It brought me back to my Hell’s Kitchen days where there was a lot of “Hurry up and Wait” going on. This time I had to rehearse a few simple lines, which of course I didn’t do and that just added to a lot of bloopers and a longer day. I never realized how much work, how many people, and all the creative minds that are involved in making a 30 second spot. I had to scout some of the best actors to assist me in this shoot, so I couldn’t think of anybody better suited than some of my own staff at 3030! Six hours later, Jeremy, Brian, Enrique, Niven and I finished shooting a commercial that will be airing sometime in September. We had a blast doing it and I will let you know next month where to look for it!

Come out to support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale where Chef Dean and Paula will be highlighting some special seasonal features from 3030 Ocean. Click below to read more about this charity.