NYC's James Beard Award 2020 Semifinalists Announced

NEW YORK CITY — A slew of New York City chefs, bakers, bartenders and restaurateurs are among the 2020 James Beard Awards semifinalists announced Wednesday.

Dozens of New York City semifinalists can now face off against foodie professionals from across the nation for a chance to win the final Restaurant and Chef award nominees, to be announced on March 25.

Keep reading to find out who won in New York City and find the full listings here.

Best New Restaurant

• Golden Diner on the Lower East Side
• Kāwi at Hudson Yards

Outstanding Baker

• Zachary Golper, Bien Cuit, various locations
• Ayako Kurokawa, Burrow in DUMBO

Outstanding Bar Program

• Existing Conditions in Greenwich Village
• Leyenda in Carroll Gardens

Outstanding Chef

• Andrew Carmellini, Locanda Verde in Greenwich Village
• Missy Robbins, Lilia in Williamsburg

Outstanding Hospitality

• Dominique Ansel Bakery in Soho

Outstanding Pastry Chef

• Natasha Pickowicz, Flora Bar on the Upper East Side
• Miro Uskokovic, Gramercy Tavern in the Flatiron District

Outstanding Restaurant

• La Morada in Mott Haven
• SriPraPhai in Woodside

Outstanding Restaurateur

• Alex Raij and Eder Montero (La Vara, Saint Julivert Fisherie, Txikito)
• Jason Wang, Xi'an Famous Foods

Outstanding Wine Program

• COTE in the Flatiron District
• Ops in Bushwick

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer

• Aaron Fox and Daniel de la Nuez, Forthave Spirits

Rising Star Chef of the Year

• Trigg Brown, Win Son in East Williamsburg
• Zoë Kanan, Simon & The Whale in Gramercy

Best Chef: New York State

• Einat Admony, Balaboosta
• Emma Bengtsson, Aquavit
• Nick Curtola, The Four Horsemen
• Sean Gray, Momofuku Ko
• Brooks Headley, Superiority Burger
• Jenny Kwak, Haenyeo
• Chintan Pandya, Adda
• Kyo Pang, Kopitiam
• Junghyun Park, Atomix
• Erik Ramirez, Llama Inn
• Ann Redding and Matt Danzer, Uncle Boons
• Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, Don Angie
• Daniela Soto-Innes, ATLA
• Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske, Wildair
• Alex Stupak, Empellón
• Helen You, Dumpling Galaxy