BROOKLYN — Ten of Brooklyn's finest chefs and restaurants were recognized as semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation's prestigious annual awards announced Wednesday.
Among those honored are Chef Elise Kornack of Take Root in Cobble Hill, restaurateur Andrew Tarlow and Anna Klinger of Al di Là Trattoria in Park Slope.
The final 2016 nominees for the foundation's Restaurant and Chef Awards will be announced March 15. Nominations for Book, Journalism, Broadcast Media and Restaurant Design Awards will also be announced that day.
The gala to announce the winners will be held May 2 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Here are the semi-finalists from Brooklyn. For all New York City semifinalists, check out Eater's list.
► Zachary Golper, Bien Cuit, Boerum Hill: Outstanding Baker
► Mason Premier, Williamsburg: Outstanding Bar Program
► Frankies 457, Carroll Gardens: Outstanding Restaurant
► Andrew Tarlow, (Diner, Marlow & Sons), Williamsburg: Outstanding Restaurateur
► Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, Evil Twin Brewing, Williamsburg: Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional
► Elise Kornack, Take Root, Cobble Hill: Rising Star of the Year
► José Ramírez-Ruiz, Semilla, Williamsburg: Rising Star of the Year
► Rawia Bishara, Tanoreen, Bay Ridge: Best Chef, New York City
► Anna Klinger, Al di Là Trattoria, Park Slope: Best Chef, New York City
► Carlos Mirarchi, Blanca, Bushwick: Best Chef, New York City
