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Bonus: The Cook And The Book
20 maart 2026 · 4 min
In this bonus excerpt from her conversation with Ashley Baker, Ruthie reflects on the importance of grandparents, and of tradition during the writing of Table 4 at The River Cafe - sharing stories about Great Gerwig, Noah Baumbach and Tom Hollander. Lees meer
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Special Episode: The Cook and the Book
17 maart 2026 · 26 min
In this special episode, Ruthie is joined by her friend and journalist Ashley Baker to take us inside the creation of the new book Table 4 at the River Cafe: Conversations About Food and Life. Join us to revisit some of her most memorable, dazzling conversations and learn what inspired David Beckham, Tina Fey, Paul McCartney, and many more to reveal so much about their lives - and love of a good chocolate nemesis. Lees meer
Table 4 at the River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life is out now in the US, and available in the UK from 14th May. Find it in all good bookshops, or order online: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook
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Bonus: The Chocolate Nemesis
16 maart 2026 · 4 min
In this bonus episode of Ruthie's Table 4, food writer and dessert connoisseur Aleksandra Crapanzano is joined by executive chef Sian Wynn Owen, to discuss The River Cafe's iconic Chocolate Nemesis. Lees meer
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Aleksandra Crapanzano
10 maart 2026 · 31 min
Aleksandra Crapanzano is a close friend who has written four fantastic books - The London Cookbook, Eat. Cook. L.A., Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, and most recently Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights. She’s won the James Beard Foundation M.F.K. Fisher Award for Distinguished Writing and a Gourmand World Cookbook Award. Lees meer
We share so much including a passion for good food, our love for cooking for our families and our love for Paris and for each other.
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Peter Sarsgaard On Bees And A Bear
6 maart 2026 · 8 min
In this bonus episode of Ruthie's Table 4, actor Peter Sarsgaard explains the joys of beekeeping, as well as the challenges of protecting his hives from hungry bears. Lees meer
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Peter Sarsgaard
3 maart 2026 · 37 min
I know Peter Sarsgaard as an incredible actor from films and series such as 'Dopesick', 'Shattered Glass', 'The Batman', and most recently, 'The Bride' - a film made by his wife, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Lees meer
I also know him as a friend.
Today, he's here at the River Cafe, to talk about childhood memories of eating crawdads in Mississippi, hearing his daughter play Tchaikovsky, growing corn outside his garage, and the importance of performance.
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Mayor Daniel Lurie
24 februari 2026 · 36 min
Mayor Daniel Lurie understands what makes a great city. Lees meer
This episode was recorded in his office in the City Hall of San Francisco. We're here to talk about the role of food, memories of his grandmother's meatballs, the diversity of San Francisco's restaurants, and why he thinks he has the best job in politics.
Watch this episode, and the rest of the series, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuthiesTable4Pod
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Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
17 februari 2026 · 28 min
For over 20 years as the head of Qatar Museums, Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has transformed the nation's artistic landscape through landmark institutions such as The Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar. Her work has profoundly influenced the culture and global identity of the Middle East. Lees meer
Today, she’s here at The River Cafe to talk about her own vision of museums, her childhood memories of cooking in the desert, the cuisine of her region , and how she views food and art, food and culture, food and family.
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Bonus: Valentine's Day At The River Cafe
14 februari 2026 · 12 min
Executive chefs Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli take us behind the scenes of The River Cafe on Valentine’s Day - how they choose the menus, how to cook their perfect Valentine’s dishes, romantic décor, proposals, and more. Lees meer
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Wes Anderson At Gagosian, Paris
10 februari 2026 · 18 min
My friend Wes Anderson is the director of so many wonderful movies: Rushmore, The French Dispatch, The Grand Budapest Hotel to name a few - and most recently The Phoenician Scheme. Lees meer
Today though, we are sitting in, not watching , Wes's latest work, The House on Utopia Parkway, curated with Jasper Sharp.
This is a beautiful recreation of the studio of Joseph Cornell now showing at the Gagosian Gallery in Paris.
There is a strong connection between the curator and the artist, and Wes and I will talk about creating intriguing art, cooking delicious food, and making extraordinary movies.
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Emerald Fennell
3 februari 2026 · 25 min
Emerald Fennell is a director (‘Promising Young Woman’ and ‘Saltburn’), actor (Camilla in ‘The Crown’), writer (‘Killing Eve’), and my friend. Now, we are all waiting breathlessly for her latest film, Wuthering Heights, which she has produced, written and directed. Today, we’re together to discuss the importance of food in her movies, memories of fish and chips with her parents, the joy of cookies from her children, and much more. Lees meer
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Andrew Jarecki
27 januari 2026 · 28 min
Andrew Jarecki is a landmark figure in documentary filmmaking. His works include Capturing the Friedmans, The Jinx, and most recently the Academy Award-nominated The Alabama Solution, which explores the brutal reality of Alabama’s prison system through unprecedented, inmate-captured footage. Lees meer
In this episode, Andrew joins Ruthie to talk how his childhood passion for magic led to his first documentary, relocating to Rome and rediscovering Italian food, and the importance of finding optimism in his films.
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Bonus: What’s New At The River Cafe
23 januari 2026 · 8 min
A new year, a new wood oven, and the return of agretti and blood oranges to The River Cafe. Lees meer
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Jeremy King
20 januari 2026 · 38 min
Jeremy King is London’s most influential and important restaurateur. Lees meer
If, as I firmly believe, restaurants are crucial to the life of a city, Jeremy is crucial to this one. He created Le Caprice, The Ivy, The Wolseley, now The Park and The Arlington. In March he will open Simpsons In The Strand.
Today, he and I are going to talk about how it all began, how he remembers the past and envisions the future, the ingredients of a great restaurant, and most of all, his brilliant new book – Without Reservation: Lessons from a Life in Restaurants.
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Bonus: Laurene Powell Jobs In Conversation With Ruthie Rogers & Ed Ruscha
16 januari 2026 · 32 min
Live onstage in Los Angeles, Laurene talks to Ed and Ruthie about the creative process behind their new book, Squeeze Me. Lees meer
Packed with fifty inventive recipes, the book casts the lemon as the star of sweet and savoury dishes alike.
Order here: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook
Originally recorded on Sunday, 7th December 2025 by Live Talks Los Angeles.
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Rt Hon Gordon Brown
13 januari 2026 · 33 min
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown joins Ruthie to share memories of his childhood in Scotland, accidentally hosting a burglar in the family home, the highs and lows of hospital food, and his work today on global education and poverty. Lees meer
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Bonus: Gabriela Hearst on running her business
9 januari 2026 · 6 min
Gabriela and Ruthie discuss their experiences of setting up a business, and the importance of investing in staff. Lees meer
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Gabriela Hearst
6 januari 2026 · 48 min
Uruguayan-born luxury fashion designer Gabriela Hearst talks to Ruthie about running her family’s 17,000-acre ranch, the importance of sustainability and natural materials in her work, and her passion for food both at home and abroad. Lees meer
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Bonus: Lemons
2 januari 2026 · 20 min
Ruthie is joined by Sian Owen and Joseph Trivelli, the River Cafe executive chefs, to talk about her latest book Squeeze Me, a collaboration with Ed Ruscha, celebrating lemons with photographs and River Cafe recipes. Lees meer
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Annie Leibovitz
30 december 2025 · 37 min
One of the most influential portrait photographers of the last century Annie Leibovitz sits down with Ruthie to talk about her early career at Rolling Stone, the importance of feeding the people she’s shooting, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Lees meer
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Bonus: Rashida Jones on her father Quincy Jones
26 december 2025 · 6 min
Rashida reflects on her father's nocturnal lifestyle, synesthesia and music writing habits. Lees meer
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Rashida Jones
23 december 2025 · 47 min
Actor, writer and producer Rashida Jones joins Ruthie to discuss her childhood mealtimes in a house with six siblings, her mother’s love of chicken liver and matzo ball soup, and the joy of eating while living in Japan. Lees meer
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Bonus: Christmas At The River Cafe
20 december 2025 · 22 min
In this bonus episode of Ruthie’s Table 4, we’re talking Christmas at The River Cafe, with our executive chefs Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli. Lees meer
What’s on the menu this December? How do we make it, and why do we love it? All this, and stories of Dada’s Christmas Cake.
Merry Christmas!
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Hilton Als
16 december 2025 · 32 min
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, critic and curator Hilton Als speaks to Ruthie about his eccentric jet-lag snacking, the 1980s New York food scene, and curating the Jean Rhys exhibition at Michael Werner Gallery. Lees meer
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Bonus: Dame Jacinda Ardern on unexpectedly becoming a world leader
12 december 2025 · 7 min
Dame Jacinda Ardern reflects on how she became Prime Minister of New Zealand in unexpected circumstances, the challenges of governing through COVID, and the importance of dignity within the welfare system. Lees meer
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Dame Jacinda Ardern
9 december 2025 · 36 min
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand and one of the world’s youngest female leaders Dame Jacinda Ardern talks to Ruthie about becoming a mother in office, her food experiences in London and Arizona, and governing with compassion. Lees meer
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Noah Baumbach on his new movie ‘Jay Kelly’
2 december 2025 · 32 min
Writer and filmmaker Noah Baumbach joins Ruthie to talk about the role of food in his latest film Jay Kelly, which stars George Clooney as a world-famous actor reflecting on his life, relationships, and legacy, trying to make sense of his past and his present. Lees meer
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Gayle King
25 november 2025 · 29 min
Journalist, broadcaster and ‘America’s best friend' Gayle King joins Ruthie to talk about the Turkish food that shaped her childhood, the origins of her 50-year friendship with Oprah, and the unexpected joy of singing in space with Katy Perry. Lees meer
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Marc Newson
18 november 2025 · 39 min
One of the world’s most influential and innovative designers Marc Newson joins Ruthie to talk about growing up in rural Australia, designing everything from furniture and watches to restaurants in Japan, and his perfect barbecued steak. Lees meer
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VP Kamala Harris
11 november 2025 · 38 min
I’m often asked who would be my dream guest on Ruthie’s Table 4, and this episode with Vice President Kamala Harris is top of the list. Lees meer
Vice President of The United States, candidate for President, Kamala Harris is passionate about food, and an excellent cook.
She gives us her special recipes for Thanksgiving collard greens, her mother's Smorgasbord and her 'world famous' bolognese.
We discuss the politics of food, the joy of food and expressing love through food - a dream come true.
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Marina Hyde and Richard Osman
4 november 2025 · 31 min
Marina, Richard and Ruthie discuss the secret to hosting a good dinner party, Marina's love for schnitzel, and how their podcast 'The Rest Is Entertainment' began. Lees meer
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Mark Ronson
28 oktober 2025 · 26 min
Mark is a musician, producer, DJ and now an author, with his memoir Night People: How to Be a DJ in 90s New York City, a moving account of his childhood and early days. Lees meer
He and Ruthie talk together about how DJ’ing a club night is like being a chef, how cooking a curry is like composing a track, how running a restaurant is like running a rave, and much much more.
Ruthie’s Table 4, in collaboration with ME&EM - intelligent style for busy women.
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From The Archive: Will Ferrell
21 oktober 2025 · 40 min
When Will Ferrell said he'd be my guest on Ruthie's Table 4, I expected some laughs, some great stories, but not ‘Happy Birthday’ in Swedish. Everyone seems to love Will, whether they worked with him or, of course, watched him on screen in those classic comedies, Elf and Anchorman and many more. We do have a mutual friend, Saturday Night Live creator and producer Lorne Michaels, but we first met last spring when I was invited to a lunch. Now, walking into a lunch party late can be awkward—conversations stop, chairs are adjusted, introductions made. But there I was, seated next to Will and all was right with the world. He was here in London filming Barbie and I was just off to New York, but we promised to continue the conversation. And that’s what we’re doing today, on Table 4. Lees meer
Originally recorded in 2024.
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From The Archive: Adam Gopnik
14 oktober 2025 · 35 min
Adam Gopnik is a brilliant mind. An acclaimed writer, essayist and commentator; he's authored nine books, and has written for The New Yorker for nearly forty years, to which he's contributed non-fiction, fiction, memoir and criticism. Lees meer
I've been lucky enough to share 34 years of friendship with Adam, and in that time, we've never stopped cooking, and sharing our passion for food. Today, we're talking about family, the world, and of course, eating.
Originally recorded in 2024.
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From The Archive: Olivia Colman
7 oktober 2025 · 34 min
I first met Olivia over food one night in The River Cafe, she was with Maggie Gyllenhaal and they had just wrapped filming for their movie The Lost Daughter in Greece. It is not an exaggeration to say they pretty much ordered everything on the menu. We immediately got into talking about feeding our kids, cooking, and inflicted distance from family when working. This was a conversation that could have lasted for hours, but I had to go back to the kitchen and she needed to finish her lemon pasta before it cooled down. Lees meer
Today we are here in The River Cafe and she is the one cooking the lemon pasta. We are going to pick up where we left off—a conversation with a woman I admire, respect and adore. Lucky me. Originally recorded in 2023.
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Bonus: Porcini Mushrooms
30 september 2025 · 9 min
The mysterious world of professional foraging, roasting the perfect porcini, and our favourite dishes for newcomers to mushrooms. With Ruthie Rogers, Sian Owen and Joseph Trivelli. Lees meer
Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.
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Bonus: First Days At The River Cafe
23 september 2025 · 15 min
Memories of disappearing croissants, covering up kitchen mistakes, and how good chefs 'dance' around the kitchen. With Ruthie Rogers, Sian Owen and Joseph Trivelli. Lees meer
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From The Archive: Keira Knightley & James Righton
16 september 2025 · 37 min
...on how they met following a prophetic dream from Keira's agent, how dating Keira forced James to eat more adventurously, and the parallels between songwriting and winemaking. Originally recorded in 2024. Lees meer
Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.
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From The Archive: Frank Gehry
9 september 2025 · 29 min
The architect describes keeping live carp in the bathtub for dinner, how fish influence his designs, and holding matzo brei 'bake-offs' with his friends. Originally recorded in 2023. Lees meer
Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.
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From The Archive: Laura Dern
2 september 2025 · 35 min
...on accidentally eating movie props, how food on film sets has changed, her passion for regenerative farming, and writing a book with her mother. Originally recorded in 2024. Lees meer
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From The Archive: Vivek Murthy
26 augustus 2025 · 43 min
The former Surgeon General of the United States discusses how loneliness can be understood as a medical condition, and the hot sauce his father made which was so spicy it required a mask. Originally recorded in 2024. Lees meer
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From The Archive: Nigella Lawson
19 augustus 2025 · 22 min
...on working as a chambermaid in Florence, the joy of room-temperature meals and what 'comfort food' means to her. Originally recorded in 2021. Lees meer
Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.
Thumbnail Photograph: Matt Holyoak
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From the Archive: Victoria Beckham
12 augustus 2025 · 22 min
On this week’s episode, recorded in 2021, Victoria Beckham reveals the secret use of her mother’s microwave, the diet best for a Spice girl, and the thrill of her first taste of Cristal Champagne. Lees meer
Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.
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Best of Season Four: Part 2
5 augustus 2025 · 40 min
Part Two of our ‘Best Of Season 4’ revisits guests from some of our favourite episodes. Lees meer
Join Richard E. Grant, Francis Ford Coppola, Cate Blanchett, Tony Blair, Bono, Sienna Miller and Erling Kagge talking about food and memories, food and family, food and adventure and much much more.
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Best of Season Four: Part 1
29 juli 2025 · 48 min
In October, I sat down at The River Cafe with director Guillermo del Toro for the first episode in a new season of Ruthie's Table 4. 40 guests later, season four has come to an end and we thought it would be fun to look back at some of those conversations. Lees meer
Today we'll be hearing from Guillermo, Elton John, David Furnish, Zoe Saldaña, Josh Brolin, Bella Freud, Alice Walters, and Anthony Scaramucci.
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Bonus: Benedict Cumberbatch on the health toll of weight gain and loss as an actor
24 juli 2025 · 5 min
In the final bonus episode of season 4, Benedict Cumberbatch discusses his role in The Courier, and the toll it takes on actors' health to gain and lose weight for a part. Lees meer
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Benedict Cumberbatch remembers living with Wes Anderson whilst filming, imitates Ruthie, and discusses his upcoming film The Roses with Olivia Colman.
22 juli 2025 · 36 min
Life is about connections. Lees meer
Rick Rubin, (season two, episode 7), invited me for dinner with Benedict Cumberbatch, where Benedict talked mostly about the food he was cooking for his children. Cary Fukunaga, (season one, episode 4) recently asked me to find a fishmonger who could teach Benedict how to fillet a sea bass for his role in the thriller Blood On Snow. JJ Abrams, (season two, episode 9) texted “Ruthie, Benedict must not be of this earth. Describing him as a limitless talent somehow feels like an understatement.” And Wes Anderson, (season three, episode 1), described Benedict as one of the great actors of our time. “He's like an Olivier or a Gielgud mixed with a DeNiro or a Hoffman”
Benedict thinks about the food he eats, the issues of sustainability, fairness, and civil liberties. He's here with me now in The River Cafe to talk about food and film, family and friends.
What a connection.
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Bonus: Bono reads the recipe for Spaghetti alla Puttanesca and shares how his father influenced him
17 juli 2025 · 8 min
In the bonus this week, Bono shares the River Cafe recipe for Spaghetti alla Puttanesca. He also describes fulfilling his father's dream of performing Torna A Surriento in the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, and reflects on how he was shaped by his father's values. Lees meer
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Bono shares food memories from early life, recalls bringing politicians together to break bread, and even sings Amazing Grace.
15 juli 2025 · 41 min
Like everyone else, I know Bono through U2, his fight for social justice with his ONE campaign and (RED), his philanthropy, his strong values, his vision. I also know him as family. One of the best days we've had in The River Cafe was with Ali, his wife, his children and friends, celebrating the birthday he shares with one of my best friends, his daughter Jordan. Lees meer
Today, Bono and I are going to talk about family, food, music, memories, and more.
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Bonus: Alexandra Mousavizadeh remembers traditional Danish cuisine
10 juli 2025 · 5 min
In this week's bonus, Alexandra Mousavizadeh remembers the food of her childhood in Denmark. She and I discuss its roots in Viking times - heavily grounded in fishing and foraging - and how this laid the foundation for Denmark as a food mecca. Lees meer
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