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Amy Duell, Chief Operating Officer
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Date: October 20, 2025

Culinary Crossroads Announces “Welcome Back to Season” Weekend | October 30 – November 2

Lake Park, FL — Culinary Crossroads invites the community to celebrate the return of season with a four-day series of events from Thursday, October 30 through Sunday, November 2, featuring culinary competition, family festivities, fitness, local shopping, and coffee-inspired experiences at its Lake Park location.

Thursday, October 30 — Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition Grand Finale | 5:45–8:30 p.m.
The season culminates as chefs Chris Spinosa, Tori Rivera, and Mike Andrzejewski return to the Culinary Studio kitchens for the Grand Finale of Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition. Each competes on behalf of a local charity—Coastal Middle & High School, GP Bosse 4 Foundation, and the Robert Irvine Foundation. The winning chef earns a $3,000 prize, with the charity paired with the Grand Finale champion receiving a purse already nearing $5,000 raised through silent auctions and cash calls.

Friday, October 31 — Trunk or Treat Party | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Families are invited to the parking lot of Oceana Coffee for a festive Trunk or Treat Party featuring decorated cars, candy giveaways, music, and community fun. Culinary Studio will offer food for purchase, and Florida Canning will provide refreshing water and cold brew. Costumes are encouraged for all ages.

Saturday, November 1 — Movement, Market & Community Giveback
• Booty Camp with Randi (on the deck of Culinary Studio) | 8:00–9:00 a.m.
• Sip & Shop | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Featured vendors include: Autumn Esthetics, Brittney Cookies, 2 Cute Bags, Cosmic Coven, Crystal Mystic Goddess, De La Sidra, Felicia Alfajores, Fred Astaire Dance Studio – Palm Beach Gardens, Green Compass, Greeting Heart, Juleszel Garden & Gifts, Pampered Chef Cindy, Sanders Elite Tutoring – Lake Park, Thymeless Treats, and Margarita Nielsen-Palacios Fine Arts.
• Cup of Kindness Check Presentation | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Cup of Kindness presentation recognizes the quarter’s top-voted charity—receiving a $500 donation made possible by community bean votes. This quarter’s participating charities are Quantum House, GP Bosse 4 Foundation, and Extraordinary Charities.
• Oceana Coffee’s new brunch menu available all day

Sunday, November 2 — Behind-the-Scenes Coffee Roasting Experience | 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Guests are invited to join Oceana Coffee co-founder and head roaster Scotty Angelo for a behind-the-scenes look at how Oceana Coffee’s award-winning coffee is crafted. The interactive session includes live demonstrations, tastings, and insight into the art of coffee roasting as part of the Welcome Back to Season celebration.

“Our goal with Welcome Back to Season is to create a weekend that truly brings people together,” said Amy Angelo, CEO of Oceana Coffee. “Between the chef competition, community events, and local collaborations, this celebration highlights everything that makes Culinary Crossroads such a special part of Lake Park.”

Culinary Crossroads is located at 1301 10th Street, Lake Park, FL 33403. For more information about events and tickets, visit www.oceanacoffee.com and follow Oceana Coffee and Culinary Studio on social media.