Ruthie's Table 4 Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
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Jan 21, 2025 
Greta Gerwig, the visionary behind Barbie and Little Women, and Noah Baumbach, acclaimed for The Squid and the Whale and Marriage Story, share their delightful Sunday lunch tradition. They delve into how food intertwines with filmmaking, discussing a nostalgic steak recipe that symbolizes connection. The duo reflects on family cooking memories and the role of meals in their upbringing. Through humor and heartfelt anecdotes, they reveal how shared experiences around the table inspire creativity and foster meaningful relationships.
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Sunday Lunch Tradition
- Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, and Ruthie Rogers established a Sunday lunch tradition at The River Cafe.
- Their tradition began when Baumbach and Gerwig moved to London, and their son, Harold, deemed the lunches 'tradition'.
Steak and Horseradish
- Noah Baumbach typically orders a steak for the table to share at The River Cafe.
- They also always order extra horseradish sauce.
Food in Film
- The podcast guests discuss iconic food scenes in film, including The Godfather and Goodfellas.
- Greta Gerwig recalls being drawn to the food in the Errol Flynn Robin Hood movie as a child.
