Ruthie's Table 4

Former Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, discusses the impact of loneliness on public health and the importance of love and food. The conversation explores the connection between food, love, and family, highlighting the role of communal dining experiences. Murthy emphasizes the significance of building relationships and trust in combating isolation and promoting mental well-being.

Sarah Jessica Parker and the host share a warm connection at The River Cafe, discussing kitchen energy and theater performances. They explore the joy of shared meals, creating memorable experiences, family food traditions, and unexpected success in the wine business. The conversation celebrates the comfort of cooking pork chops and lamb chops, along with culinary adventures from Ireland to Greece.

Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy share insights on public service, family values, and commitment to New Jersey. Topics include cultural food diversity, culinary adventures, efforts to address food insecurity, and supporting vulnerable communities. The podcast highlights their genuine care for the state and the people.

Join Ruthie's Table 4 for a lively chat with the multitalented Stephen Fry, hailed for his acting, writing, and comedic prowess. Delve into his diverse talents, including his novels, autobiographies, and columns, while exploring the amusing comparisons to a tired Eleanor Roosevelt. Discover why those close to Fry value him most for being a friend, and why he's a beloved figure in the entertainment world.

Fisher Stevens, director of 'Beckham' for Netflix, joins the host for a chat filled with shared interests in art, football, and food. From discussing a thick pumpkin soup recipe to exploring their culinary journey, the conversation includes anecdotes on directing, neighborhood dining experiences, and emotional connections with comfort foods.

In a profession that is ever changing and always challenging, Eric Ripert is an inspiration. He's been the chef, and co-owner, of New York's legendary Le Bernardin for more than 30 years. He is a mentor to many, and someone who so many chefs look up to.  Today, I'm here in New York with him at his Michelin three-star temple to fish and seafood, talking about us living in different cities, while cooking the food of different countries. But you know what? We're a lot alike: Two chefs with much to share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve known Emily Mortimer since she was six. Her parents were close friends—John, a playwright and barrister, and Penny, a fly fisher and tennis player, who managed the no small feat of smoking while playing the game. What Emily does now is impressive—she's an actor, a writer, and director, known for such films as Notting Hill, The Pursuit of Love, Newsroom, Match Point, and Apple TV’s latest, The New Look, with Juliette Binoche. Not that she has only worked onscreen. Emily was one of the first employees of the River Cafe, back in 1989 when being 17 and totally inexperienced was no obstacle to being a waiter. Together in The River Cafe today we're going to talk about food, memories and cooking a goose while studying in Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurateur Danny Meyer opened Union Square Cafe and Gramercy Tavern in New York more than 30 years ago and proved values matter. One could not only treat staff with the respect they deserve, but make customers happy. Happier, as they say, when they leave than when they arrived. Danny then launched Shake Shack in 2001, a hotdog stand in Madison Park. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, when Ruthie has a question about fair policies for the people who work with her or how to think about expanding or contracting The River Cafe, or whether it would be possible to do exchanges with their best chefs, Danny is the person she calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ruthie found herself living in Mexico City for four months in 2018, her regular world of London, work, family and friends became irregular. She was thrust into a city with new people, new language and new food. Then one day someone suggested she meet at Niddo, a small restaurant recently opened by Karen Drijanski and her son Eduardo Plaschinski. From that moment her mornings changed. She went to Niddo almost daily, always to be greeted with a strong embrace from Karen, who would go back to her kitchen and cook the best breakfast: eggs Mexicana, rancheros, tortillas, fresh breads, oatmeal, cheese omelettes, avocado.Ruthie and Karen kept in touch, but it was only a weeks ago that she returned to Niddo for the first time in four years. And so, here today not from The River Cafe but from a studio in Mexico City, three good friends back in the most beautiful of cities—a warm and irregular world.Ruthie's Table 4 is made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you ask Guy Ritchie to do a podcast, you don't just get Guy Ritchie the director—you get Guy Ritchie the food lover. Before sitting down with Ruthie, there he was in the garden at The River Cafe, setting up his WildKitchen cooking rig to grill a ribeye steak for all the chefs. He then joined Ruthie to talk wine, creative process, how he measures success, fishing, how he cooks his steaks, and bringing the WildKitchen to his film sets.Ruthie's Table 4 is made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.