British acting royalty Ray Winstone joins the hosts, sharing stories about method acting, encounters with Robin Williams, and childhood influences. They discuss film projects, fantasy roles, and holiday shoots while reminiscing about seafood dishes and social interactions. The conversation takes an unexpected turn with a delightful dining experience and playful banter over gangster roles and favorite desserts.
Ray Winstone enjoys a unique starter of dressed crab with baked cheddar cheese, showcasing his love for innovative flavor combinations.
For the main course, Ray indulges in roasted artichokes paired with Nero Davola or Amarone wine, emphasizing health benefits and rich flavors.
Ray embraces new culinary experiences, recounting his surprise and delight with tempura-cooked dovisole in Sicily, demonstrating his open-mindedness towards gastronomy.
Deep dives
Ray Winston's Dream Starter: Dress Crab with Baked Cheddar Cheese
Ray Winston's dream starter features a delicious and light dish of dress crab with baked cheddar cheese. The crab is prepared by washing it thoroughly, cutting it in half, seasoning it with olive oil, black pepper, and salt, and baking it until perfection. Ray recalls a unique experience in a local restaurant where dress crab was topped with baked cheddar cheese, creating an extraordinary flavor combination that left a lasting impression.
Ray Winston's Dream Main Course: Artichokes with Wine Selections
For the main course, Ray Winston indulges in artichokes prepared with olive oil, black pepper, and salt, then roasted until tender. He highlights the health benefits of artichokes and describes the satisfaction of eating this flavorful vegetable. To accompany the artichokes, Ray suggests enjoying a bottle of Nero Davola or Amarone, providing a mineral-infused red wine that complements the dish's rich flavors.
Ray Winston's Sicilian Dining Experience: Dovisole in Tempura Revelation
Ray Winston reminisces about his dining experience in Sicily, where he anticipated dovisole prepared in a traditional manner but received a surprising twist with dovisole cooked in tempura. Initially disappointed, he found the dish to be an unexpected delight, highlighting the lightness and unique taste profile of the tempura-cooked fish. Ray's encounter with this innovative culinary creation showcases his openness to new gastronomic experiences.
Ray Winston's Love for Food and Memories
Ray Winston shares his love for various dishes like Dover sole, North Atlantic fish, cauliflower cheese with mesh, and crispy bread with olive oil. He reminisces about enjoying meals with his dad and special cinema experiences. Ray also discusses his preference for a vodka coke with ice and lemon, and his dream dessert of creme brulee. He recalls filming eating scenes and his interactions with co-stars, showcasing his passion for food and memorable dining experiences.
Ray Winston's Enjoyment of Sent Food and Shoutouts
Ray Winston expresses gratitude for food gifts like coffee from Rising Ground and Origin Coffee, and Maldon salt. He appreciates prawn on the lawn's merchandise and mentions tasting Dosten soda flavors. Ray also acknowledges the memorable moments and enjoyment that the sent food items bring to him and his guests on the podcast, adding a touch of appreciation for the culinary treats received.