- Last year, Alexa Greenfield went viral when ESPN caught her dipping her chicken tenders in a glass of Coke at the US Open.
- Now she’s touring stadiums across the US to find different food combinations for her new YouTube channel, StadiYUM Tour.
- Though a bit embarrassed that her quirky eating habit is known across the world, Greenfield took it as an opportunity to launch her video series.
- Since launching her food tour, she’s gone to the US Open again, as well as stadiums for the Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels, and the New York Mets to try different foods.
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A woman who went viral last year when ESPN caught her dipping her chicken tenders in a glass of coke at the US Open has launched her own food show.
Alexa Greenfield – who goes by the stage name, “Alexa G.” – is touring stadiums across the US trying different food combinations for her new YouTube channel, StadiYUM Tour.
Most recently, the 27-year-old New Yorker returned to the US Open, where it all began.
“I was recognized by a bunch of people and stopped to ask if I was the chicken soda girl,” Greenfield told Insider. “It was hilarious. It means a lot to me to have my story be related to the US Open.”
So this happened at the US Open today... 🧐 pic.twitter.com/fRDmpd3YWE
— ESPN (@espn) September 3, 2018
ESPN caught Alexa Greenfield dipping her chicken tenders in a glass of coke at the US Open
Greenfield was first taught to dip her tenders in soda from her father, who told her it cooled off the chicken. She's been doing it since she was a kid.
When she learned the meal was broadcast on ESPN, she told Insider that she responded with genuine laughter. Though a bit embarrassed that her quirky eating habit was known across the world, Greenfield took it as an opportunity.
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She gave interviews to Sports Illustrated, local New York media, and even filmed a chicken-tender-themed music video in the aftermath.
Then, Greenfield said, she went to work.
"I have always wanted to be in sports, and I've always been a very weird eater. It just clicked," she told Insider. "The food at sporting events is so special these days, the variety is endless."
Along with the the US Open, Greenfield has gone to stadiums for the Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels, and the New York Mets.
She interviews vendors at stadiums across the US about unique foods sold at sports games
In each episode of the show, Greenfield interviews local vendors about the food they make.
"It might sound cheesy, but I really think the highlight for me has been meeting the head chefs of each stadium. To see the real passion that they put behind creating the dishes, and the work and love they truly put into making their fans happy is inspirational," she told Insider. "As a sports fan, you don't usually think about what goes on behind the scenes, you just eat the food and watch the game. It was awesome to learn about the intricacies required to serve food to that many people at a high quality, fresh, and delicious level."
Most of the episodes are made with just Greenfield and her editor, Cole O'Brien, founder of Northern Pine Productions. For the US Open, she brought her cousin along to help film.
At the US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium, Greenfield also took a moment to interview sports analyst Darren Rovell.
"Darren Rovell was actually a big inspiration for me to create the StadiYUM Tour," she said. "He has been reviewing stadium food for years and told me that the market was open for it."
Greenfield wants to take the StadiYUM tour international
As for what's next, Greenfield hopes to go to every stadium in the country, for every sport possible. She also wants to go international, to visit soccer arenas, baseball stadiums, cricket grounds, and more.
And since it all kicked off, Greenfield has credited her father for her viral fame - and her StadiYUM tour.
"My father passed away when I was 17, which was very very difficult for me. He made me the sports fan I am, he took me to the Open every year, and he created my weird eating habits," she told Insider. "I almost feel like he made this all happen."
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