On the cover: Chefs Htay Lin, Aahed Samih Kokash and Roshan Alahakoon, the big winners at La Cuisine du SIAL. Also in this issue: world’s largest cup of ‘karak chai; events and news from within the country and around the globe; Young Chefs from Sheraton Deira Creek and JW Marriot Marquis compete for the Golden Chef’s Hat Award; interview with French Executive Chef Mickael Farina; images from La Cuisine du SIAL culinary competition, Guild meeting, and ECG exec committee dinner; Complete listing of the rules and regulations for Gulfood Salon Culinaire; column by Rohit Bassi