He Built Lucali as a Neighborhood Pizza Spot… Then Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Taylor Swift Showed Up
He Built Lucali as a Neighborhood Pizza Spot… Then Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Taylor Swift Showed Up  
Podcast: Club 30™ with Henrik Lundqvist
Published On: Wed May 28 2025
Description: 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 Club 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.