John Karangis
John Karangis is the Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Innovation at Shake Shack where he oversees culinary innovation, leading the team in dynamic, thoughtful and strategic menu development. Shake Shack currently has over 600 locations in 19 countries and growing rapidly.
Karangis joins Shake Shack after several years as Executive Chef for Union Square Events, the Catering and Venue Hospitality business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. During his time there, Karangis helmed culinary efforts across all facets of the business – from intimate in-home dining experiences to 3,000 plus plated multi-course dinners, developing new concepts for sports and retail venues, modernizing in-flight dining experiences with Delta, cultivating chef collaborations and leading teams at numerous locations.
Karangis spent the early days of his career working in established restaurants in Paris France, San Francisco CA and in NYC in the kitchens of Danny Meyer’s acclaimed Union Square Café and Gramercy Tavern.
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Celebrate Jacques' 90th Birthday! Join Chef Chris Follari and a wonderful gathering of local farmers, artists, chefs, artisans, and foragers as we come together to celebrate Jacques' incredible 90th birthday! This exciting evening promises great food, lively music, and a sense of community. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a delightful variety of dishes crafted from ingredients grown or foraged right here in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in delicious flavors while celebrating a remarkable milestone with friends and neighbors!