A wood fire crackles as the delectable aromas of fresh, organic pizza crust and melted goat cheese waft through the air. Eyes as big as ripe tomatoes, you glance over at the artisan pizza oven and wait for this handcrafted piece of Italy to land on your table.

There’s a reason why Alive Magazine has called the pizzas at Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company “spectacular.”

Beyond their award-winning pizzas (think West Coast Smoked Salmon or Apple Chicken Harvest), since they opened their doors in 2003 the Flatbread Company has paved the way as one of the best green businesses in Western Canada. With zero-waste meals, compostable to-go containers and a neutral carbon footprint, this pizza joint deserves a big green thumbs-up.

Combine their eco initiatives with ingredients they acquire from local suppliers – from organic flour to specialty cheeses – and you’ve got a recipe for success.

Try a slice or a scrumptious soup, seasonal salad or pasta dish, at one of their Canmore or Vancouver locations. Get to know the Local Heroes that adorn their restaurant walls and all the ways they reach out to their communities. You’ll quickly notice that the Flatbread Co. knows what it means to lead by example, whether they’re inspiring kids to love the planet or tossing organic pizza dough.

Once you’re hooked on these tantalizing pizzas, take one home. They currently offer five frozen options – hello Sundried Tomato and Goat’s Cheese! – you can bake on your own.

That’s amore.