our story
tender fire brings people together around the craft of creating food that makes people feel happy, healthy and connected to community.
through our goal of creating the best pizza experience in the southwest, we hope to show that true care for the soil and those that tend it, is not only what makes our food better, but is what makes our community stronger.
why pizza
people eat pizza more than almost any other food combined around the world, especially in the US and most pizza eating experiences are the opposite of conscious, ignoring the health of the planet and the health of the individual. If we want to change the way people eat, and therefor their choices, we start with one of the most popular foods in the world.
naturally leavened
our dough rises for 48-72 hours. it’s a practice of patience, trust and unpredictability. it’s the listening and attention to the weather, the moisture in the air, the texture of the dough. and then when it comes time to eat, we cook the pizza in 60-90 seconds flat in a 800 degree oven, turning the raw ingredients into a universally understood and enjoyed experience.
this balance between slowness and speed, tenderness and fire can be found in the quintessential essence of the heart, timing.
when you work with natural leaven, you are giving the bacteria enough time to break down the fructan, which is what most people that are gluten free are actually sensitive to. this means that the dough not only has a more complex flavor profile, but that it is the healthiest and most digestible pizza dough you can eat.
local
we work with local farmers to grow the most incredible ingredients for our pizzas and salads. how far food travels not only impacts the world, but changes the flavor and nutrient impact of the food. we work with farmers that tend the land in regenerative ways, bringing health back to the soil, back to the community and all the way to our mouths.
vegan
while not all our pizzas are vegan, we are making a huge push to make vegan pizzas that are better than any vegan pizza you’ve ever had. vegan is no longer a second choice, it’s a celebration of life, healing the planet and magnificent flavors.
gluten free
gluten free and gluten sensitive people no longer have to feel left out on pizza night! our sourdough gluten free crust is unlike anything you’ve ever had. we make our dough with buckwheat, brown rice, psyllium husk, chia, flax and more, so that not only is it gluten-free, it’s healthy and delicious.