Hey folks, welcome back to the Scoop x Rogues podcast.
Sometimes, my favourite podcast moments happen before I’ve hit record. It was a scorcher that day; I had cycled all the way to Spitalfields and arrived on the doorstep of The Golden Heart pub. Fumbling in my rucksack to check I had packed extra batteries, I awaited the arrival of the hospitality legend, and landlady of this iconic establishment - Sandra Esquilant. Once my co-host, Zac, and our guest, Gary Foulkes, had arrived, Sandra welcomed us with a beaming smile and open arms. She herded us into the left-hand side of the pub like cattle, whilst she sang Gary’s praises - informing me that not only was Gary one of the best chefs in London, but also a fabulous man all-round. As she handed out the pints and gave us all a cheers, I couldn’t quite believe this was how I was spending my day off.
Zac and I have talked about interviewing Gary since we first began recording our podcasts together. However, over the past year, he’s been busy opening a new restaurant - and earning a Michelin star quickly. We will forgive him for the wait! Gary Foulkes is the executive head chef at Cornus in Belgravia. Gary started in kitchens up in Chester, moving to Manchester a few years later to work with Gary Rhodes, and then to London. Throughout his culinary career, he has been an avid traveller; these adventures have truly shaped his own food identity and the belief that seasonality and taste take precedence over ostentation.
Thank you so much to Gary for meeting me and Zac at The Golden Heart pub, and to Sandra for closing off the area for us to record. If you’d like to hear regular updates of the Scoop podcast, follow me on Instagram @stellagent, and follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Mentions:
Gary Foulkes, Executive Chef at Cornus
The Square, St James’ (permanently closed)
***Link to our Scoop podcast with Kelly Cullen! ***
The Golden Heart, Spitalfields
Dim Sum Duck, King’s Cross
Rebekah Bruce, Angler
*Now in Toronto, opening Bar Eugenie this month!
What do I use to make this podcast?
Recording Equipment:
Zoom H5
ZDM-1 Podcast Mic Pack (x2)
Reaper Audio Editing Software