zpizza, the Southern California based gourmet pizza chain announces the opening of its first Manhattan location. Locally owned, zpizza opened Wednesday at 298 Bleecker Street.

zpizza is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night and also offers free delivery.

“We believe in the zpizza mission of changing the way customers think about pizza, and we know providing superb food and service is absolutely required in this town,” says Michael, one of the local owners.

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 to the crowded pizza segment by appealing to traditional pizza lovers, health conscious consumers, and gourmet palates alike. zpizza’s menu offers a variety of tasty and adventurous pizzas as well as sandwiches, salads, calzones, and the opportunity to create your own pizza with a selection of premium ingredients —including 100 percent certified organic wheat and sauce, part-skim, rBGH-free mozzarella, gluten-free crust, additive-free meats, vegan cheese, fresh veggies, and other toppings.

zpizza has over 90 locations open, including JFK Airport, and another 400 in ongoing development worldwide. For more information, please visit www.zpizza.com.