<p>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.</p><br><p>TIMECODES:</p><p>07:15 - Lucali’s Origin Story: $5K and a Dream </p><p>11:28 - How Word of Mouth Made Lucali a Hit Overnight </p><p>18:27 - Pivoting in Miami &amp; Learning to Let Go </p><p>23:02 - Lucali Isn’t a Restaurant. It’s Family. </p><p>24:32 - Mark’s Favorite Lucali Moments </p><p>27:44 - That One Night with Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, and Serena </p><p>34:38 - From No Experience to Pizza Perfection </p><p>40:40 - Rolling Dough with a Wine Bottle </p><p>44:52 - Imposter Syndrome in a Chef’s World </p><p>47:04 - The Hidden Struggles of Running a Restaurant </p><p>50:16 - Will Lucali Expand or Stay a Unicorn? </p><p>52:26 - Mark’s Dream Retirement: 4 Tables, 1 Oven </p><p>54:45 - Knicks Hope, NYC Pride, and the Future </p><p>58:00 - Season Wrap </p><br><p>Club 30 is presented by Verizon.</p><br><p>📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!</p><p>📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod</p><p>📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/</p><p>🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/</p><br><p>Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Club 30™ with Henrik Lundqvist

Rain Delay

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

MAY 28, 202555 MIN
Club 30™ with Henrik Lundqvist

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

MAY 28, 202555 MIN

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<p>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.</p><br><p>TIMECODES:</p><p>07:15 - Lucali’s Origin Story: $5K and a Dream </p><p>11:28 - How Word of Mouth Made Lucali a Hit Overnight </p><p>18:27 - Pivoting in Miami &amp; Learning to Let Go </p><p>23:02 - Lucali Isn’t a Restaurant. It’s Family. </p><p>24:32 - Mark’s Favorite Lucali Moments </p><p>27:44 - That One Night with Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, and Serena </p><p>34:38 - From No Experience to Pizza Perfection </p><p>40:40 - Rolling Dough with a Wine Bottle </p><p>44:52 - Imposter Syndrome in a Chef’s World </p><p>47:04 - The Hidden Struggles of Running a Restaurant </p><p>50:16 - Will Lucali Expand or Stay a Unicorn? </p><p>52:26 - Mark’s Dream Retirement: 4 Tables, 1 Oven </p><p>54:45 - Knicks Hope, NYC Pride, and the Future </p><p>58:00 - Season Wrap </p><br><p>Club 30 is presented by Verizon.</p><br><p>📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!</p><p>📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod</p><p>📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/</p><p>🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/</p><br><p>Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>