Welcome back to the Pizza Story Podcast with host Erica D’Arcangelo 👱🏼‍♀️. In this episode, we sit down with Nick from Lucky Nick's Pizza to explore his incredible journey from a culinary novice to a pizza entrepreneur. 

Nick's story is one of passion, resilience, and creativity, as he shares how he turned a pandemic hobby into a thriving business 🍕.

Episode Highlights:

✅ From Nordstrom Cafe (Erica’s actual favorite store) to pizza passion, Nick recounts his early culinary days at Nordstrom Cafe, where he learned the fundamentals of food, and how a Vice video featuring Anthony Mangieri inspired his love for pizza. 

✅ The Birth of Lucky Nick's Pizza: Discover how Nick's wife surprised him with a Gosney oven, sparking his journey into sourdough pizza-making. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a business, with Nick selling pizzas from his home and eventually investing in a wood-fired oven through a successful GoFundMe campaign. 

✅ Catering and Pop-Ups: Learn about Nick's transition to catering and pop-ups, with his pizzas gaining popularity at venues like Homage Brewing. From making 20 pizzas to over 300, Nick's story is a testament to growth and community support. 

✅ Sourdough Mastery: Nick shares his insights on sourdough, explaining why it's his preferred dough for its flavor and versatility, especially in a pop-up and catering setting. 

✅ Musical Inspirations: Dive into the creative process behind Nick's menu, where each pizza is named after a song, reflecting his background as a touring musician. 

✅ Future Aspirations: Nick discusses his ongoing search for a permanent location and his vision for expanding Lucky Nick's Pizza while maintaining the quality and passion that started it all.

Join us for an episode filled with delicious stories, entrepreneurial spirit, and the art of pizza-making. Whether you're a pizza lover or an aspiring entrepreneur, Nick's journey offers inspiration and insight into pizza on the West Coast 🍕🌊.

🔗 Connect with Lucky Nick’s Pizza:

Instagram: @luckynickspizza

Website: https://www.luckynickspizza.com/ 

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A Story About Pizza Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993

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🎧 Full Episode

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