Alex White is a Las Vegas resident of 16 years, and the 5th generation heir of a family sourdough starter dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush in the Yukon Territory, over 125 years ago. He spent a decade working in the film and television industry, while also building his skills as a backyard pizza maker. When the pandemic happened Alex, his wife Dani, brother Cameron, and good friend Chef Justin Ford made the decision to jump from backyard pizza makers to a full on brick and mortar restaurant.
Dani Garcia-White began her pizza journey at Yukon in Las Vegas. During the pandemic, Garcia-White started making pizzas and selling them on Instagram, along with her brother-in-law Cameron and friend/chef Justin Ford. In December 2020, Yukon Pizza joined the incubator space Vegas Test Kitchen, and, two years later, Yukon Pizza opened its own brick and mortar in the historic Huntridge Neighborhood. During this nearly five-year pizza journey, Garcia has found a passion for making pizza and the pizza business.
Today's episode features the dynamic duo, Dani and Alex of Yukon Pizza, sharing their pizza journey and insights.
Highlight:
- Dani and Alex elaborate on the friendly, supportive community fostering growth and collaboration.
- Building a reliable team, maintaining consistency, and persevering through challenges.
- Emphasis on open communication, taking breaks, and reconnecting with the passion for crafting delicious pizzas.
- The dynamic husband-wife team shares their strategies for navigating tough moments.
- They conclude by commending the pizza community's resilience and adaptability during challenging times.
