He Built Lucali as a Neighborhood Pizza Spot… Then Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Taylor Swift Showed Up

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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