John Karangis & Dan Keehner of Union Square Events

The food at Turkey Leg Ball was awesome. We all ate like kings thanks to the Union Square Events culinary team – newly minted executive chef John Karangis and pastry chef Dan Keehner. We’re not sure what our favorite dish was, as we thoroughly enjoyed everything. However, watching people take down John’s massive smoked Turkey Legs was fun, and both the Buttermilk Biscuit with Thick-Cut Bacon and the Housemade Vegetable Burger with Rosemary Aioli were incredible. Being a master of sweets, Dan obviously knows how to please a woman. As one lovely female emailed the next day “who makes those gingerbread & ricotta doughnuts? They were the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” Don’t get too excited, he’s married. Maybe you were lucky enough to catch him at Wilfie & Nell pre-nuptials though? More on that after the jump.

Check out a special Friday Fives double dip below – “Perfect For” picks from both John (left) and Dan (right). Make sure you’re following Union Square Events on Twitter and Like them on Facebook for the all latest. If you’re planning an event that involves food, Union Square Events should be your first call.

John’s “Perfect For” Picks

Corporate Cards

Adour at the St. Regis (2 E 55th St.) – “Caviar, Sea Urchin Pasta and for dessert – the contemporary exotic vacherin is my fave dessert since the first time I had it 4 years ago. Impeccable service and surprisingly kid-friendly.”

Late Night Eats

Blue Ribbon (97 Sullivan St.) – “I’ve gone for years and it’s always excellent. From salads to foie gras, duck club, beef marrow and oxtail, pupu platter, crème brûlée – fantastic.”

Oysters

Union Square Cafe (21 E 16th St.) – “Delicious and ice cold at the bar at Union Square Cafe and Billecart-Salmon Rosé Champagne.”

Small Plates

Tertulia (359 6th Ave.) – “Sophisticated, rustic, and elegantly prepared tapas-style Spanish. The Autumn salad with squash, kale, mushrooms and idiazabal cheese is perfect.”

Warm Weather Dining

Yankee Stadium (1 E 161st St. / Bronx, NY 10451) – “Upper deck Yankee stadium with my wife and kids. Hot dogs, cotton candy, warm beer, and stale peanuts. It’s all delicious.”

Bonus: Chocolate Chip Cookie

Jacques Torres – “The Jacques Torres “French Kiss” Box Cookie mix – best chocolate chip cookie ever! I tried making them better, haven’t come close.”

Bonus: Great View and…

Le Pain Quotidian – “Great view and perfect coffee and a snack at Le Pain Quotidian at Mineral Springs Pavilion in Central Park on a warm weather day.”

Dan’s “Perfect For” Picks

Authentic Ethnic Eats

Tanoreen (7523 3rd Ave./Bay Ridge, NY 11209) – “Rawia Bishara cooks like a magician with lamb and luckily it’s in my neighborhood.”

Chronic Brunch

East Harbor Seafood Palace (714 65th St./Brooklyn, NY 11220) – “Dim Sum in Dyker Heights. Don’t miss the BBQ Pork in a flaky pastry.”

Dinner With The Parents

Zum Stammtisch (69-46 Myrtle Ave/Glendale, NY 11385) – “It’s all about the wursts. Plus the beers are huge – perfect for a long afternoon of drinking with the family.”

Drunk Hook Ups

Wilfie & Nell (228 W. 4th St.) – “Before I was married it was always Wilfie and Nell on West 4th.”

Quality Fish

15 East (15 E. 15th St) – ” 15 East quietly serves some of the best fish in the city. Go for the omakase and the tasting of sea lettuces.”