Citi Field Is a Food Dynasty?! Mets Chef Tells All

For the third year in a row, Citi Field was name Best Stadium Food in America—and Mets Executive Chef Jason Eksterowicz joins Jay Horwitz to explain how it happened. From deep-fried Oreos to international egg rolls to secret grilled cheese pinwheels, Chef Jason breaks down the dynasty-level work going into every bite at Citi Field. He reveals the research process, the partnerships with Adam Richman and local Queens restaurants, the secrets behind fan-favorite dishes like the Pub Burger, Pig Beach turkey sandwich, and cinnamon bun egg rolls—and why they’re gunning for a FOUR-PEAT. Whether you're a Mets fan or a foodie, this one’s packed with flavor. 📍Subscribe for more Amazin’ Conversations and follow @mets for full episodes! 00:00 – Citi Field Named Best Stadium Food (Again!)00:19 – “That’s a Dynasty”: How the Food Team Reacted00:54 – Chef Jason’s 40th Year Lunch Menu: Corn Dogs, Twinkies & Fries01:59 – Elevating the Dessert Game: Zeppoles, Fried Oreos, Cinnamon Bun Egg Rolls03:33 – How New Food Items Are Planned Each Season04:43 – NYC Inspiration: Building a Menu That Reflects the City06:17 – The Adam Richman Pub Burger & Juicy Lucy08:13 – A Fan Inspired the Pig Beach Turkey Sandwich09:25 – How Many Chefs Run Citi Field’s Food Ops?10:20 – Chef Jason’s Roots: Big Family, Big Meals11:12 – What Mets Executive Chef Eats at Home (Hint: It’s PB&J)12:13 – Cooking Thanksgiving for 30+ People12:39 – Taste of Queens: Helping Local Restaurants Post-COVID13:43 – The Restaurant Selection Process for Citi Field14:43 – 2025 Taste of Queens Participants and Rotation15:20 – Walk and Roll’s Viral Egg Rolls: Rainbow Cookie to Cinnamon Bun16:10 – “City to City”: Visiting Team-Themed Egg Rolls17:18 – Upcoming Saint Louis-Inspired Fried Ravioli17:45 – Daily Briefings & Running a Stadium Like a Resort18:09 – Verrazano Egg Roll & Deep-Fried Oreo Skewers18:58 – Building for a Four-Peat: What’s Next in 202619:58 – The “From the Stretch” Stand & New Twists on Classics20:35 – Shoutouts to Loren and Tara for Making It Happen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices