Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp

Heather Golden Ray and her sister Jenny Engel are the founders of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen, the number one women-led restaurant on Yelp. With a mission to provide soul-nourishing, plant-based meals, they opened the restaurant in 2023 after running their vegan cookery school, Spork Foods, for over 15 years. Their menu includes a variety of colorful and flavorful dishes, catering to vegan, flexitarian, and omnivore customers by offering a range of options.

The success of Hey, Sunshine Kitchen is attributed to the quality of their food, passion of the founders, and dedication of their team. Heather Golden Ray believes in staying true to their ethos, which has helped them navigate the challenges of the hospitality industry. As a woman-led business in the plant-based food space, she is inspired by the growing community of women entrepreneurs and encourages others to pursue their dreams with research, trustworthy partnerships, and perseverance.