RIYADH — The ongoing epicurean Globe Summit Series 2015 Al Faisaliah Hotel offers food lovers and connoisseurs a setting in which fine cuisine is explored, savored and appreciated. This year the hotel welcomes Master Chef Giacomo Gallina to La Cucina, one of the most elegant, Italian-inspired culinary venues in Riyadh. “We are delighted to welcome Chef Gallina and host such prestigious gastronomic events that not only embody the excellence of Al Faisaliah Hotel's restaurants, but also affirm Riyadh's leadership position as the Kingdom's leading culinary destination,” said Alexander Blair, General Manager of Al Faisaliah Hotel. The Globe Summit incorporates a series of lunches and dinners that are personally prepared and presented by Chef Gallina, in addition to exclusive cooking demonstrations. With a career that began over 40 years ago, Giacomo headed some of the most recognized restaurants in the world, such as the uber chic Dolce & Gabbana Gold Restaurant in Milan and celebrated OTTO Ristorante in Singapore. Well known for an unrelenting emphasis on quality and using the freshest ingredients, he is an innovative chef in constant pursuit of original and unique creations. — SG