James Beard Award nominees from Texas

SEMI-FINALIST: BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Launderette

2115 Holly St., Austin, Texas 78702

(512) 382-1599

Photo by: Yelp/Darren B. SEMI-FINALIST: BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Launderette

2115 Holly St., Austin, Texas 78702

(512) 382-1599

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Texas is a big state -- and with an appetite to match, it seems.

The folks with the esteemed James Beard Award recently revealed its 2016 semi-finalists for 21 categories, including Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Bar Program, Outstanding Chef, and Outstanding Restaurateur.

And it should come as no surprise that eateries from around the Lone Star State were nominated in this national competition.

Take a look at the gallery above to see all of the Texas restaurants that were nominated this year.

SEE ALSO: Best eateries to dine at on a Texas road trip

The James Beard Foundation Awards, named after the chef who appeared on televisions first cooking show, are now in its 26th year. The winners will be announced Monday, May 2 at the awards gala held at Lyric Opera of Chicago.