Austyn McGroarty · In the spotlight
Press & Media
From the Chopped kitchen to the ballpark. Selected stories, conversations, and moments from a life in food.
Featured appearance · Food Network
Chopped
Name Your Price: Battle Two!
Chef Austyn McGroarty brought his creativity to Food Network’s Chopped, cooking his way through all three rounds and finishing as the episode’s runner-up.
View the episode ↗Streaming access may require a subscription.
In print & online
TOWN Magazine
Getting to know Chef Austyn
TOWN sits down with the Greenville Drive’s executive chef to talk creative ballpark food, the Chopped experience, and life beyond the kitchen.
Read the 2026 feature ↗From the TOWN archives
Explore the August 2024 issue of TOWN Magazine, featuring Austyn McGroarty.
View the August 2024 issue ↗At the ballpark
Greenville Drive
A distinctly Greenville grand slam
Austyn’s Spinx Grand Slam pairs chicken tenders and homemade pimento cheese in a collaboration between the Greenville Drive and Spinx.
Read the Drive story ↗Video & conversations
Watch & listen
Behind the ballpark menu
Meet the chef behind some of Fluor Field’s most creative ballpark food.
TOWNWatch the ballpark feature ↗Watch on YouTube ↗On the trail with Austyn
A conversation with Austyn McGroarty, executive chef of the Greenville Drive.
Listen to the conversation ↗Community highlights
Giving back through food.
Selected community stories from Austyn’s time as co-founder of Woodside Bistro.
Pay-it-forward meals
Community support helped provide hot meals to neighbors in need.
Watch the WYFF story ↗A seat at the table
A look at Woodside Bistro’s neighborhood roots and its commitment to making a welcoming place for the community.
Read the community feature ↗Let’s talk food.
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