The James Beard Awards are basically like the Oscars of food, and two local chefs have been named as semi-finalists this year.

Laura Martelli and Matthew Rosenzweig of The Flaky Tart in Atlantic Highlands are in the running in the 'Outstanding Baker' category.

If you've ever been there, it's no surprise that they've been nominated. The place is off the charts good, and everything tastes as amazing as it looks. (Key lime tart for the win!)

Follow them on Instagram, and you'll be drooling on your phone like I do. I mean, really:

They face other pastry chefs from bakeries around the country in the hopes of being named among the final 5 nominees in their category. That list will be released on March 15. The James Beard Awards Gala takes place in Chicago on May 2.

Other categories in the James Beard Awards include Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Bar Program, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Restaurant, and Best Chef, among others.

Good luck to The Flaky Tart crew!

For the full list of 2016 James Beard Awards semifinalists, click HERE.

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