Papa Lacona’s, which opened last month, is the latest, and the quirkiest, contribution to the family legacy.Ĭhuck Lacona is a personable fellow whose younger brother runs Mama Lacona’s and whose sister owns Bambino’s. Lucca, Gusto and Hot Shots are gifts from the fourth generation. Her sons founded Noah’s Ark and Mama Lacona’s. No family has contributed more to the central Iowa food scene than Teresa Lacona’s. Spaghetti pizza includes no pie crust at Papa Lacona’s, 860 First St., West Des Moines, 822-9022, open daily from 11 a.m.