Mark Iacono facts for kids

Mark Iacono was born on November 24, 1966. He is an American pizzaiolo, which means he is a pizza maker. Mark is famous for starting his own pizzeria called Lucali. He opened it in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn in 2006. His restaurant has become very well-known across the country. Mark has even opened more Lucali locations in different cities.

Mark's Early Life

Mark Iacono grew up in Brooklyn, New York. When he was young, he wasn't focused on cooking. However, his grandmother was an amazing cook. She inspired him to become a chef later in life.

Starting a Pizza Business

Before he became a famous pizzaiolo, Mark Iacono worked in construction. He specialized in working with granite and marble.

Mark decided to open his pizza place in a special spot. He rented an old candy store on Henry Street in Brooklyn. This was a store he used to visit when he was a kid! Mark wanted to create a friendly, local pizzeria for his neighborhood.

Besides his grandmother, another person inspired Mark. This was Domenico "Dom" DeMarco from Di Fara Pizza. Mark watched Dom make pizza and learned a lot from him. It might surprise you, but Mark says he had no experience making pizza when he first started Lucali!

Mark Iacono on TV

Mark Iacono has appeared on several TV shows. He was featured on Netflix's Ugly Delicious. He also appeared on The Pizza Show and Munchies. Sometimes, he has been on shows with another pizzaiolo named Frank Pinello. Mark has even shared that one of his favorite comfort foods is an English muffin pizza!