**Meet the Chef – Max Occena** With over a decade of culinary experience, Max brings both skill and soul to the kitchen at Cy’s. He began his journey running Mom’s Food Truck, where he proudly served up his mother’s traditional Caribbean recipes to the local community. Today, alongside his lifelong friend and culinary partner Kirk Kelly, Max brings that same passion and authenticity to every dish at Cy’s Restaurant & Lounge — honoring family, flavor, and heritage with every bite.