Disclosure: I am still relishing in a euphoric state induced by cuisine from Sunny's Carrello. Maybe it was the velvety texture of the house-made Semolina pasta. Or the bright and savory characteristics of their homemade pesto. Or perhaps the balanced crunch of Maldon salt flakes, delicately sprinkled over grilled foccacia bread.

Some food carts in Central Oregon tend to hibernate during the winter months; it's cold, snowing, and oftentimes outdoor seating is the only thing available—can you blame them? However, that's not the case for Sunny's Carrello, which opened its doors—er, windows in November. Amy Wright, who co-owns Sunny Yoga Kitchen with her wife, Courtney, trained as a chef in northern Boston, with Italian cuisine as her foundation.