The Legend of Lucali: How to Make New York’s Most Coveted Pizza | Pizza Wars

Lucali is one of the most celebrated pizzerias in the world. The restaurant's owner, Mark Iacono, has become a larger-than-life figure in the New York pizza scene-and a mentor to Pizza Wars host Nicole Russell. In this rare, intimate interview filmed in Lucali's backyard, Iacono tells Nicole and Scott Wiener how he took inspiration from legendary Brooklyn pizza-maker Domenico De Marco of DiFara, and ultimately created one of the most sought after pies on the planet. And later, Iacono teaches Nicole and comedian Chris Distefano how to make Lucali's legendary pizza during a special, hands-on cooking tutorial.
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[@FirstWeFeast]

Thumbs up if you think Chrissy Chaos and Mark need their own cooking show!

[@definitelydipper595]

Cooking Chaos

[@alamandrax]

Make it a mini series.

[@barrettblues1626]

Mark&Frank pair so well.

[@mastathrash5609]

Ol Chef Chrissy

[@frostbite4954]

Yes.

[@thomasdrew1159]

If you could get Mark and Scott back for a pizza tour series that would be amazing

[@NeoGamemaster]

They should take George Motz for a pizza tour, then George should take them for a burger tour

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

You want those guys on a pizza tour, Really Dough?

[@psesh362]

It was the best show in all in entertainment. Miss it

[@RanjanNadig]

I'm just happy to see Mark and Scott together again!

[@avatarofwoe2946]

Seeing someone as chaotic as Chrissy with someone as grounded and no nonsense as Mark is one of the funniest things ever, his energy just completely takes over.

[@thacoolbean]

They used him for views

[@stridor0606]

His name is Chrissy Chaos for a reason

[@Kadz25]

@@thacoolbeannever heard of him and didn’t laugh once

[@JP_43]

RIP Dom the legend. Lucali pizza is truly amazing... but the real gem there is the calzone. If you go, get a pie but do not sleep on the calzone. Then they come around and refill your extra sauce on the side for the calzone and you are truly in heaven. Also BYO wine and offer Mark a glass.

[@Beezzzzy_]

Man anything with Lucali is an instant watch and like from me. I can’t watch this dude talk and make pizza all day.

[@buttercupVT]

Same he's also very comforting somehow

[@Randellro111]

Can't take Chrissy Chaos anywhere 😂🤣

[@Main_LJ]

This lady honestly has a fantastic personality so easy to watch. Lucali is a legend, the calzone is DIFFERENT

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

"So easy to watch"? Yeah, you're a bot.

[@prodJaxStax]

PLEASE bring back " does it really dough? " with Marc and Scott!!!

[@maralorca6518]

Yeah they had like 3 seasons on the Thrillist channel

[@prodJaxStax]

I need more @@maralorca6518

[@prodJaxStax]

they should bring on dave portnoy

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

​@@prodJaxStaxNah Dave wouldn't get along with them. He's got the alpha male mentality, he just can't be wrong. Millions might know his Dave's and think he's the pizza authority, but Mark is the man. He's the one thats the real deal. He's in the pizzeria. Hes made the name. He's learnt from the best. And he's still a student. On Really Dough he's paying attention and giving every pizzaiolo respect. Anyone can eat food, but the one that you need to learn from is Mark.

[@kdub175]

we need a full video from Mark, making the dough with measurements and everything!

[@kdub175]

c’mon! NO SECRETS!

[@jacklandon9739]

Yes Please

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

This isn't his first time in a KZbin video. This isn't even his first time on this channel. Hes given out everything before.

[@aidanpatten8482]

Problem is, no matter how you make the dough, mill the tomatoes, use the freshest Buffala mozzarella, you’ll never have his oven. I’m a chef who has “deep dived” into pizza from new haven style “apizz” to Lucali, & everything in between but although close, I’ve never been able to get that perfect texture they achieve. I live in Canada so I’ve never had it, but I can only imagine it’s much better than anything I’ve ever made, because I was never fully satisfied with my creations.

[@williamcarter3557]

@@aidanpatten8482have you tried a baking steel pro? Charlie Anderson made a pretty good slice on his channel

[@johnflatt665]

Been missing the Mark Iacono content. Anything with Mark and Lucali's is an instant watch and like from me.

[@meeraaudio]

Chris' joke per minute ratio was high

[@Normalize_]

Way too high imo

[@carllonnberg3027]

Too bad they weren’t good ones. Well short of the Mendoza line

[@TADAZ623]

Yeah. He really should have shut tf up

[@420klk]

Chris is a BEAST

[@thacoolbean]

They used him for views

[@WALZ97]

We need "Really Dough?" to comeback ASAP.

[@riora]

Love seeing Mark pop up on KZbin every once and a blue moon. Great episode and thank you for the content!

[@fathernoon9930]

Mark's nerves getting tested by Scott Weener for 15 minutes

[@traviszenk4616]

True pass the torch situation. Respect, love, and accident. Truly organic. As a Midwest guy I never had the chance to eat a slice from Dom’s hands. One day (cross my fingers) I get a slice of Lucali. 🤞🙏🍕

[@NancyRemling]

Mark is pure class “I’m not playing this game. “

[@grantcoffman2698]

He dealt with that buffoon better than I would have.

[@Baboonery_]

It's so beautiful to see Mark keeping Dom's artistry alive - I grew up near Di Fara and it changed my world.

[@studio_confluence]

The composite of individuals in all of this really bring to life the adage of the "whole being better than the sum of the parts...", wow... super inspiring! great feature!

[@larry902]

Mark inspires me on so many levels...what a great man!!.....

[@enjoytheworld1936]

Mark and Scott made me laugh a lot today. I like them

[@OG-Jakey]

Chris cracks me up. I would love to see Mark and Chris spend a day together and see how long it takes for Mark to go crazy 😂

[@stephensano9156]

I watched the Pizza Show over and over! Visiting Dom was my favorite part! Please film another NY pizza series with Mark and Frank!

[@anthony0781]

I have seen a ton of content on Mark and eating his pizza/meatballs is on my bucket list. This is a passionate pizza god, and the more I see the more the legend grows! Respect on respect on respect.

[@ninja_tony]

It’s SO worth it man. There may be a lot of pizza spots here in NYC that have a ton of hype, Bleecker St., Joe’s, Di Fara, L’Industrie, and yes they are all great in my opinion, but Lucali is on a whole other level. It’s worth the hype and worth the long lines/waiting lists.

[@ksmit0111]

I love your vids.....it's such a positive vibe.....I can feel the love!!! Great Job.

[@errollleggo447]

Food is so subjective, favourites vary so much from person to person.

[@griviljava]

Dang! Nice crust! Thank you for the great insights Mark, Scott & pretty Nicole

[@fanhoidong]

Pizza is life, Pizza is love.

[@savaunbrown]

Chris didn't pass the vibe test

[@dathunderman4]

Couldn’t imagine hanging out with that guy

[@savaunbrown]

@@dathunderman4 ‼️‼️

[@AngeryCrow]

I've heard stories about Don before, and now I am sad I didn't get to try his pizza before he passed away. He was a legend to many pizza makers in New York. Rest in peace, Don.

[@JaredHeidinger1]

Chris is trying too hard.

[@emilianoaldana8168]

This dude mad annoying 😡

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Next time, leave that dude at home.

[@tjlawhon]

Pretty sure Mark hates him. I'm kinda hoping he doesn't show up in any more videos. Trying too hard.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

@@tjlawhon Exactly.

[@paulylindor7413]

Amazing content, super dope show!

[@knoxianpanda]

Not me eating a Totino's Party Pack Pizza while watching this 😭

[@StonerKitchen]

You would think a comedian would know how to read the room. Sometimes you gotta tone down on the comedian side and just have a regular personal interaction...

[@lilnbigman]

Would really love to try one thanks for the jokes and smiles.

[@PorkysBBQnHotdogs]

To visit, Mark is on list this winter time to visit from Jersey

[@jimmykfromnolaart]

Cool. Such fun!

[@KonkinWasRight]

Loved this but felt Chris' one-liners were a bit excessive. You can tell Mark was kind of bugged.

[@tonycardone990]

I was waiting for him to get slapped with a pizza dough or a peel.

[@herrlindner]

Thank you for doing this show. This is my safe place.

[@ToneLone69]

Man couldn’t handle the Chrissy chaos😂

[@simonin3d]

I've watched so many videos about this man, it's like I personally know him hahah (of course not but it feels like it after years of content).

[@darthgbc363]

Give us more Pizza history like this.

[@peekaboojujitsoo525]

It's about time you guys got Mark Iacono back on the show.

[@tsuica2799]

Looks awesome.. If I'm ever in New York.. ✌️

[@mrharvest]

Mark Iacono seems so nice. Just so calm

[@JaimeEnFuego]

Whole vibe of the respectful, chill proceedings thrown off when whoever this comedian is comes on to clown. Odd dynamic.

[@collins_channel8643]

Surprised so many people didn't find this episode cringe lol...

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Thanks For this! Love pizza! 🍕🍕🍕🍕🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@d.e.b.b5788]

The best pizza I have ever had, came from Sal's pizzeria in West New York, NJ, on Bergenline avenue, across from 61st street.

[@islandmanmikep]

This is why good food tastes so good. Love.

[@joshlewis575]

Exactly, dude readily admits that he had no clue at 1st, but the passion shown through.

[@christiandepietro4668]

Last winter I was 20 people away from the door at Lucalis when the hostess anounced that all slots were taken for that evening. I'll make it next time!!

[@gzuz4148]

They really should move "is it really dough?" to first we feast

[@bijansadoughi2128]

That would be perfect in my opinion. Miss that show.

[@ThatChrisMurphy]

I heard from reliable sources that Thrillist has spent the last four years perfecting the editing for Season 4. Should drop in the next decade or so

[@-anotherbrokenegg]

Brooklyn pizza is the best you can get in the states! Lucali is absolutely *chefs kiss*. If it's not Brooklyn it better be from Italy. And every region of Italy is different and delicious. 😋

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

Next time in NYC, I'm hitting both places. Plus I've never been to Brooklyn so that will be a nice change for me!

[@jenndowell6446]

Mark is a lovely, patient human

[@brandonfell8284]

I love Chris and this is the type of stuff we need to see him in now. Where he’s out of his element and needs to figure stuff out lol

[@1toda3toda5]

Not sure if I can agree. He could’ve turned down his joke frequency a little. A bit much in my opinion.

[@MrLafuer]

Agreed. I found him quite annoying.

[@mattreyes1026]

Modern day douch

[@Alex-ye1br]

I live in the neighborhood and see a line of 20-30 people everyday. 3 hours before opening. It's been this popular for years now and it's insane. He has a slice shop a few blocks away that's no bueno, though.

[@bconn8452]

He's a comedian??? Wow, that was brutal

[@WilliamAstromAW]

and a great one at that, but hes not for everyone

[@loudboomboom]

Mark is the man!

[@pringlized]

Great episode. I'm a die hard Chicago deep dish guy but this video is making me question my loyalties.

[@scottburrow8717]

One of my favorite shows on KZbin. I absolutely love pizza 🍕 but, we have no good pizza in Tennessee. Bucket list stop for me for sure.

[@tvblue3010]

Those pies look heavenly.

[@tcanwell]

Mark has the most amazing speaking voice.

[@carlositaliankitchen]

Where there’s a will there’s a way..From zero experience to famous pizza maker Auguri Mark.

[@keanuxu5435]

I’m waiting for more “Really Dough?” Episodes

[@Goonda53]

BRING BACK "IS IT REALLY DOUGH?"!!!!

[@diegofierro9179]

Chrissy anxieties said “do you like me?”

[@Lenny3500]

Americans saying "best in the world" is still the greatest joke ever.

[@TheRenster500]

Worlds colliding! Love any Lucali content! Even though Chris seemed a little out of his depth hahaha

[@statius2]

How many boosters?

[@TheRenster500]

what do you mean? @@statius2

[@wanderlust139]

I’ll get there one day soon !

[@DarleneLynd]

Especially the taste is excellent.

[@kaizerbyparthpratyush217]

"give him a kiss, if you don't i will" hahaha

[@wyldeman7]

I must make it to lucali one day

[@DJBIGWiLLiE]

Full chaos!

[@garyharnish2395]

Love it🤙🤙🤙

[@calvindirkmaat]

This guy is so funny i love him as a guest

[@jensclarberg6419]

Yeah Mark is great

[@dottedfilms]

hahahaha mark was so annoyed by chris!

[@maureenmcandrew8889]

That man was two jokes away from backhanding Chrissy 😂

[@darrennorniron]

I need more Is it Really Dough in my life

[@damiantauchert2356]

pupils are a little freaky there Chris

[@kngtrdr_]

why is chris the best.

[@airheart1]

Pizza Legend

[@MarioGaito]

what was sprinkled on the plates before he put the cooked pizza on it? salt? flour?

[@MrNathancast]

Cornmeal

[@harviebone]

Chris, it's not Lucali's. It's Lucali. 🙂

[@ryanshanahan9100]

That's three NYC slice joints that said didn't pick the dough off the table. That is the secret. I'm learning stuff in NC

[@knlei1]

Dude was so hungry he's on his 2nd slice by the time theyre just eating their first

[@peterlegend]

Mark and Scott!!!

[@Beachcomber95]

Love seeing Mark, it’s been too long !

[@ninjaundermyskin]

I need to go to New York and experience this pizza culture.

[@SteroidKidney-xp3zy]

Majority use electric ovens which requires way less skill then use of wood heated ovens

[@matt68061]

Man…is this Chris guy really a comedian? Maybe Im missing the humor.

[@rianzog]

He was trying way to hard and the jokes were just bad

[@douglasjames6697]

It’s very funny now a tutorial on the dough please :)

[@Michael-jr5ie]

Did that say $32 pizza and $29 Calzone?!?

[@varunaX]

almost $50 for 1 pepperoni pizza after tax and tip. insanity

[@F-Los]

Mark is the coolest ma n the planet. Those pizzas look incredible

[@chefcook6076]

FUN AND FUNNY

[@Lil-Britches]

This guy ❤ everyone love him hes about it.

[@MoeruHoeru]

Mark still hanging out with scott? cool!

[@BenGrimm977]

I like this show

[@BcBaxley]

Chaos was brought 😎🍻🤘

[@brianbenedict8374]

Some comedians try to hard but loved the vid anyway!!!