On the cover: Chef Romel Hernandez. Also in this issue: Interview with Massimo Bottura of 3-star Michelin restaurant Osteria Francescana; Philippe Daue, world renowned chef chocolatier in Dubai, Tribute to Alen Thong, co-founder of the Emirates Culinary Guild, Marriott’s Chef Maheshwar Singh, Madinat Jumeirah young chefs Danushka Kawshal Salgado and Rushi Mei-Li Thammitage in the Nestle Professional Golden Chef’s Hat competition; Rules for La Cuisine by SIAL in Abu Dhabi, monthly column by Rohit Bassi and Aquin George, Editor Note; Gulf Gourmet is the leading magazine for professional chefs in the Middle East. It is also the official magazine of the Emirates Culinary Guild and recognised by worldchefs.org