In this season finale of Club 30, Henrik Lundqvist sits down with Lucali founder Mark Iacono to talk about the accidental rise of one of NYC’s most iconic pizza spots. Mark shares how a construction project turned into Jay-Z’s favorite late-night hang, why he still doesn’t call himself a chef, and the emotional moments that keep him grounded. It’s a story about fame, humility, and staying true to your roots — even when 30 Escalades pull up to your door.
TIMECODES:
07:15 - Lucali’s Origin Story: $5K and a Dream
11:28 - How Word of Mouth Made Lucali a Hit Overnight
18:27 - Pivoting in Miami & Learning to Let Go
23:02 - Lucali Isn’t a Restaurant. It’s Family.
24:32 - Mark’s Favorite Lucali Moments
27:44 - That One Night with Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, and Serena
34:38 - From No Experience to Pizza Perfection
40:40 - Rolling Dough with a Wine Bottle
44:52 - Imposter Syndrome in a Chef’s World
47:04 - The Hidden Struggles of Running a Restaurant
50:16 - Will Lucali Expand or Stay a Unicorn?
52:26 - Mark’s Dream Retirement: 4 Tables, 1 Oven
54:45 - Knicks Hope, NYC Pride, and the Future
58:00 - Season Wrap
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