On the cover: Chef Hillary Joseph, the Best Gastronomist at La Cuisine du SIAL Middle East. Also in this issue: Interviews with Intercontinental Osaka’s Executive Chef Tobias Gensheimer and his Executive Sous Chef Hiroaki Nagaishi; interview and recipe with Pastry Chef Aravinda Leelarathna of Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre; interview with Executive Chef Fabio Vitale of La Cucina restaurant in Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh; Gulfood preview; Ramada Hotel Abu Dhabi and Intercontinental Doha – The City begin the Nestle Professional Golden Chef’s Hat Competition for 2017; images from La Cuisine by SIAL in Abu Dhabi, coverage from Alen Thong Challenge and VIP dinner, Abu Dhabi diaries and Guild meeting in Dubai; and complete list of rules and regulations for Salon Culinaire 2017
