At Sunny Side Kitchen, you’re more than a customer. To owners Bob and Kate Carpenter, you are a unique individual, and they want to know you! Because of their background in journalism, they believe each person has their own story to tell. You can hear Kate’s story on the most recent episode of MPTR on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #smallbusiness #womenowned #localrestaurant #escondido

It can be terrifying to consider changing careers as a woman. Will I be able to advance in your position based on your work ethic? Will I be paid fairly for my skills? I’ve asked myself those questions, and so has the guest of this week’s episode of the podcast; Kate Carpenter of Sunny Side Kitchen. After losing her job in PR, Kate took a chance on doing something that brought her joy, and now wants more women to do the same. You can watch this episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #womenowned #employment #newjob #equalpay

Businesses like Sunny Side Kitchen rely on keeping new and repeat customers coming back and enjoying their food. ☀️ Thanks to their reputation for great grub and a place that feels like home, Sunny Side Kitchen earned the rank of number 3 in the NATION on Yelp’s top 100 list in 20204. Thus proving how much of an impact that we have on small businesses succeeding in Escondido! Have you visited Sunny Side yet? Watch the most recent episode of MPTR with co-owner Kate Carpenter on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #top100 #placestoeat #visitsandiego #womenowned #visitescondido

This year, Bob and Kate Carpenter of Sunny Side Kitchen shared Bob’s diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In that message, Bob said that Kate was helping to chart the path forward while carrying more than her fair share of the load. In the midst of this difficult diagnosis, how do they stay on the “sunny side” of life? Watch this week’s episode to find out, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #positivity #womensupportwomen #smallbusiness #escondido

Kate Carpenter began her working career as a journalist, and later used those skills in her pivot to…owning a restaurant! 👩🏻‍🍳 Watch this week’s episode to learn how this co-owner of Sunny Side Kitchen took steps to do something she loves, even if it requires taking a leap of faith. OUT NOW on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #womenownedsmallbusiness #wheretoeat #escondido #womenintheworkplace

Kate Carpenter did not set out to build one of the top-ranked restaurants in the nation. Before Sunny Side Kitchen became a beloved Escondido spot and earned national recognition on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S., Kate was working in journalism and public relations. In this episode of More Precious Than Rubies, Kate shares how she and her husband Bob built Sunny Side Kitchen from the ground up, what journalism taught them about listening to people, how customer connection became central to their restaurant, and why community matters more than ever as they navigate a difficult health season together. If you are in San Diego County, especially North County or Escondido, this episode is your sign to visit Sunny Side Kitchen, grab breakfast or lunch, buy a gift card, and support a local restaurant that has poured so much love into its community. Learn more about Sunny Side: https://www.sunnysidekitchen.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Kate’s journalism background 05:32 Reinventing herself through cookies 07:09 Advice for women changing careers 11:26 What farmers markets taught Kate 13:07 Why Sunny Side “interviews” its customers 15:18 Bob’s diagnosis, partnership, and community support 21:25 Inside the kitchen and Yelp’s national recognition 24:29 Grilled cheese, Tuscan panini, and local ingredients 27:41 What Kate learned from her mom about hospitality 30:12 Community partnerships and supporting local businesses 33:29 The future of Sunny Side Kitchen 36:14 The panini reveal ✨Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter #SunnySideKitchen #Escondido #SanDiegoRestaurants #WomenInBusiness #CareerChange #LocalBusiness #YelpTop100 #MorePreciousThanRubies

What cheese do you put on your grilled cheese? 🧀 On this week’s episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I sat down with Kate Carpenter, co-owner of @sunnysidekitchen8808 in Escondido. She shares how she and her husband Bob built Sunny Side Kitchen from the ground up, what journalism taught them about listening to people, and why community matters more than ever in their personal lives. You won’t want to miss the last episode of season 4, airing tomorrow on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!! 🥳 #localrestaurant #escondido #placestoeat #womenowned #recipe

Quiche. Tuscan chicken panini. Mini cookies so good that I ate half the container in one sitting. Are you hungry yet? 🤤 I loved trying some of the most popular items on the menu at @sunnysidekitchen8808 in Escondido. I also loved sitting down with co-owner Kate Carpenter to hear how she transitioned from journalist to restaurant owner! I think you’ll love her story too…tune in to learn more about this local favorite this Saturday on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #foodie #foodreview #sandiegorestaurants #localrestaurant #wheretoeat