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Mark Iacono

b. 1966

Cook and restaurateur

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About Mark Iacono

Born 1966.

Mark Iacono (born November 24, 1966) is an American pizzaiolo, who founded the pizzeria Lucali in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn in 2006. He has received national recognition for his restaurant and has since expanded to several locations around the country.

Restaurant business Prior to starting Lucali, Iacono worked in construction and focused on granite and marble fabrication. Iacono rented out a candy store he frequented in his youth located on Henry St in Brooklyn. Iacono wanted to keep a local pizzeria. Other than his grandmother, Iacono said that Domenico "Dom" DeMarco of Di Fara Pizza was another inspiration for him, watching Dom take pizza to the next level. Iacono says when he started the restaurant he had no experience in the food industry, never having made a pizza in his life.

In 2011, Iacono was involved in a knife fight with ex-con and mobster Batista "Benny" Geritano. The fight was rumored to be over a shakedown from the mob wanting a cut of Iacono's profits. The altercation occurred at Joe's Superette, an old-fashioned store located at the corner of Carroll and Smith street.

Iacono has starred in multiple shows including Netflix's Ugly Delicious, The Pizza Show and Munchies. He has appeared a few times with pizzaiolo Frank Pinello. One of his favorite Italian comfort foods is the English muffin pizza.

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Important facts

Born
1966
Birth century
Nationality
Italian American
Known for
Lucali

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Iacono?

cook and restaurateur

When was Mark Iacono born?

Mark Iacono was born in 1966.

What is Mark Iacono known for?

Mark Iacono is known for Lucali.

What nationality is Mark Iacono?

Mark Iacono's recorded nationality: Italian American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Iacono

· Wikidata: Q97993853

· DBpedia: Mark Iacono

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