LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day, zpizza, the first chef-inspired pizza chain that has appealed to foodies for more than 25 years, will offer pizza lovers heart-shaped pizzas in honor of the national holiday for loved ones. zpizza's fresh and eclectic pizza selections, including popular picks such as cheese and pepperoni as well as Creation Pizzas--Napoli, ZBQ, Tuscan, Provence and Berkeley Vegan--will be hand-crafted into heart shapes using 100 percent organic wheat flour and then fire-baked until uniquely crisp. zpizza's heart-shaped creations will be available for dine in, carry-out and delivery in 14" Large or 18" Xtra Large. For deals, news and a location near you, check out zpizza on Facebook (facebook.com/zpizza) and Twitter (@zpizza) and www.zpizza.com.

"Valentine's Day is a special day for pizza lovers and one of our most popular days of the year," explained zpizza Founder Sid Fanarof, adding that zpizza offers a plethora of specialty pizzas that tantalize taste buds with a world of flavors.

zpizza takes a unique approach to the crowded pizza segment by appealing to traditional pizza lovers, health-conscious consumers and gourmet palates alike. zpizza's menu offers 22 tasty signature style pizzas as well as giving diners the option of creating their own pizza from a selection of premium ingredients--including 100 percent certified-organic tomato sauce, gluten-free or wheat crust, rBST-free mozzarella and other creative toppings.

zpizza has all the traditional classics plus popular handcrafted Creation Pizzas including the Napoli--made with roasted garlic, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil, and parmesan; Provence--organic tomato sauce, homemade roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, capers, tomatoes and fresh basil; Tuscan--roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, cremini, shitake and button mushrooms, caramelized onions, feta, truffle oil and thyme; Berkeley Vegan--marinara sauce, vegan cheese, veggie burger crumbles, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions and bell peppers; ZBQ--barbeque sauce, mozzarella, all-natural chicken, roasted peppers, red onions, rounds of tomatoes, cilantro and sweet corn.

zpizza also has a full catering menu for business lunches, parties, events and any catering needs. For deals and news, check out zpizza on Facebook (facebook.com/zpizza) and Twitter (@zpizza) and join ztribe for email offers at http://www.zpizza.com/ztribe.

About zpizza
Featured on "Good Morning America" as a healthy dining option and rated by Parents magazine as one of the "Top 10 Best Fast-Casual Family Restaurants," zpizza takes a unique approach by appealing to traditional pizza lovers, health-conscious consumers and gourmet palates alike. Artisan pizzas, rusticas, pastas, calzones, sandwiches and salads are made with all-natural and organic ingredients with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, combining select ingredients using award-winning part-skim mozzarella from Wisconsin, certified-organic tomato sauce, all-natural pepperoni, additive-free sausage, and fresh produce. Dough is made from 100% organic wheat flour prepared fresh every day, hand-thrown and fire-baked until uniquely crisp. zpizza has 100 locations worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.zpizza.com.