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Ruthie's Table 4

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Rating
★★★★★
4.7
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254 reviews
Categories
Country
United States
This podcast has
244 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2021/09/10
Latest episode
2026/02/03
Average duration
26 min.
Release period
4 days

Description

For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home.  On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks.  Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation.   For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/   Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/   For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Emerald Fennell
2026/02/03
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Jarecki
2026/01/27
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. 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. Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: What’s New At The River Cafe
2026/01/23
A new year, a new wood oven, and the return of agretti and blood oranges to The River Cafe. Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeremy King
2026/01/20
Jeremy King is London’s most influential and important restaurateur. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Laurene Powell Jobs In Conversation With Ruthie Rogers & Ed Ruscha
2026/01/16
Live onstage in Los Angeles, Laurene talks to Ed and Ruthie about the creative process behind their new book, Squeeze Me. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rt Hon Gordon Brown
2026/01/13
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. Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Gabriela Hearst on running her business
2026/01/09
Gabriela and Ruthie discuss their experiences of setting up a business, and the importance of investing in staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabriela Hearst
2026/01/06
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. Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Lemons
2026/01/02
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. Order here: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Annie Leibovitz
2025/12/30
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. Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Rashida Jones on her father Quincy Jones
2025/12/26
Rashida reflects on her father's nocturnal lifestyle, synesthesia and music writing habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rashida Jones
2025/12/23
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.   Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Christmas At The River Cafe
2025/12/20
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. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hilton Als
2025/12/16
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. Preorder Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Dame Jacinda Ardern on unexpectedly becoming a world leader
2025/12/12
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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.7 out of 5
254 reviews
★★★★★
Katie sie 2026/01/06
Sound
I love the podcast and always look forward to Ruthie’s introductions and the interviews. Unfortunately the sound quality was very poor recently making...
★★★★★
DrNancyPowers 2025/05/03
Ruth Serves It Hot & Tasty!!
Every episode is a delectable discussion and scrumptious revelation into food with fantastic friendship….served with a generous side of epicurean conv...
★★★☆☆
Russell 1359 2025/06/24
Would love to give five stars, but…
Guests are 5 ⭐️! But RR… stop talking about yourself! Let your guests talk! 😬
★★★★★
zackinnyc 2025/03/31
Simply wonderful
So wonderful to escape for 40 minutes or so and sit down with Ruthie and fascinating guests at table 4 and simply be a fly on the wall to just great c...
★★★★★
JodyT1984 2025/01/28
Wonderful
I LOVE this podcast. I had no idea who Ruthie was and started listening when I heard she did an Elton interview, who I am a big fan of. Since then, I’...
★☆☆☆☆
pinchpotfarm 2025/03/20
Erling Kagge boo
I wish the polar bear had killed him and his pal. Thanks for ruining my day.
★☆☆☆☆
JRobinson70 2025/02/13
Overrated
Francis Coppola interrupts constantly. It was a painful interview to listen to. There should not be a part two. Ruthie is so dear. She is patient and ...
★★★☆☆
Theatrejen6 2024/11/26
Rich people talking
I am definitely a food snob, so this is up my alley but there is such a 1% vibe here. They don’t really address food insecurities (except for the Wate...
★☆☆☆☆
rrrrwwww20 2025/01/16
Food!!!!
Please do not get political!!!! Ugh…James Carville is an old curmudgeon leftist….
★☆☆☆☆
GoodGood Soul 2024/11/24
Not fond of the constant interruptions.
I'm surprised how long this show has lasted given that the host is constantly constantly interrupting the guest. Drives me crazy. Will no longer liste...
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