Congratulations local 2016 James Beard Award nominees

Local restaurants and locally produced food-related television shows have been named final nominees for the 2016 James Beard Awards, one of the highest honors in the food world.

Winners will be announced on April 26.

Book Awards: American Cooking: The Southerner’s Cookbook, David DiBenedetto and the Editors of Garden & Gun (Charleston)

Broadcast Media: Outstanding Personality/Host: Vivian Howard, “A Chef’s Life,” produced by Markay Media in association with South Carolina ETV

Broadcast Media: Television Program, on Location: Vivian Howard, “A Chef’s Life,” producers Vivian Howard and Cynthia Hill, produced by Markay Media in association with South Carolina ETV

Journalism Awards: Food and Culture: “Kiss My Grits,” Shane Mitchell (Edisto Island), The Bitter Southerner

Restaurant & Chef Awards: Outstanding Chef: Sean Brock, Husk, Nashville

Restaurant & Chef Awards: Outstanding Wine Program: FIG, Charleston

This story was originally published March 15, 2016 at 3:32 PM with the headline "Congratulations local 2016 James Beard Award nominees."