Ruthie's Table 4
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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.
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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/
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Episodes
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Aug 12, 2024 • 48min
Best of Season Three - Part One
In this compilation, Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on the nostalgia of family meals, while Guy Ritchie shares insights into his cinematic craft, highlighting the intersection of creativity and food. Wyclef Jean discusses his musical journey intertwined with cultural flavors. Carey Mulligan reveals how food connects to her roles, and Tom Hollander opens up about his nomadic childhood in hotels, contrasting luxury with personal challenges. Each guest’s unique stories offer a vibrant tapestry of life, love, and culinary passion.
Aug 5, 2024 • 37min
Keira Knightley and James Righton
Keira Knightley, an acclaimed actress known for her diverse roles, joins her husband, musician James Righton, for a heartfelt conversation. They reminisce about their culinary journeys, sharing humorous anecdotes and emotional connections tied to food. Topics include their unique family cooking styles, the impact of love on food experiences, and balancing parenting with culinary adventures. A chance meeting at an Oscar viewing party adds a whimsical touch, illustrating how chance encounters can spark transformative relationships.
Jul 29, 2024 • 43min
Griffin Dunne
Griffin Dunne, an acclaimed actor and filmmaker, shares insights from his new memoir, ‘The Friday Afternoon Club.’ He discusses the deep connections between food, family, and storytelling. Griffin reflects on culinary staples and personal stories linked to his heritage, like the significance of rice and beans. He highlights how food serves as a bridge to memories during challenging times and delves into the nostalgia and comfort of dining experiences, including the impact of the 1996 Olympics on cultural connections.
Jul 22, 2024 • 53min
Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean, a musical prodigy who emigrated from Haiti at age nine, shares his life through food, music, and memories on Ruthie's Table 4. From rapping a recipe to exploring Haitian cuisine, Wyclef's journey from Brooklyn projects to Grammy winner is captivating. Dive into his musical influences, family support, and social consciousness in this heartwarming and engaging episode.
Jul 15, 2024 • 32min
Frida Escobedo
Architect Frida Escobedo discusses her transformative designs at prestigious institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Serpentine Gallery. The podcast also delves into Mexican culinary heritage, childhood food memories, architectural influences, and podcast preferences, offering a glimpse into Frida's creative and reflective journey.
Jul 8, 2024 • 42min
Maria Sharapova
Every year must be an anniversary for someone like Maria Sharapova, who hit her first tennis ball at the age of four, was spotted by Martina Navratilova age six, and became one of only ten women in history to win a career Grand Slam when she was 25. But this year is especially special. Maria is celebrating 20 years since winning against Serena Williams on Centre Court, becoming, at just 17, Wimbledon Champion. Today we are here at The River Cafe to celebrate - two women talking about food and memories, with stories to tell. Ruthie’s Table 4 is made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2024 • 33min
Ridley Scott
Acclaimed director Ridley Scott joins the host to discuss food and memories, reminiscing about Tuscan dishes, childhood meals, and French cuisine. They explore his experiences in advertising and film production, touching on the diet of gladiators, winemaking, and podcast advertisements for various shows.
Jun 24, 2024 • 37min
Sir David Hare
Quite often, people say to me, ‘I couldn’t possibly have you to dinner, you’re the chef of the river café, cooking for you would be overwhelming.’ That’s how I feel about introducing Sir David Hare. How do you write for one of the greatest writers of our generation? Whether he's scripting acclaimed plays like Skylight, Plenty, Stuff Happens, or movies like The White Crow, Denial, or The Reader, David is nothing short of a master of the written word. But I do think David and I have much in common. We both like being hosts; me, in The River Cafe, and David at his home, where he understands the theatre of sitting at a table. We both know that if food brings a table to life, so do the people around it. Today, we are here together in the River Cafe to talk about food, memories, theatre, travel and more. It would be natural to feel overwhelmed, but David makes it easy, and I just feel delighted, and lucky, to have him here. Ruthie's Table 4 is made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2024 • 31min
Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond
Tina Fey has been on Ruthie's Table 4 before and she is, in fact, our first returning guest. When we first met, she spoke about food being a major part of her life, but she only brought one half of her team. The other half, Jeff Richmond, is here with us now. A composer, producer, director, Jeff is Tina's creative partner, and he's her husband. He says he does all the cooking. Tina and Jeff have collaborated on almost everything, and now they're here in London to open the Mean Girls Musical at the Savoy theatre. I will be there on opening night. Today we're going to talk about working with someone you love, music and comedy, cooking and eating together, and more... Ruthie’s Table 4 is made in partnership with Moncler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2024 • 34min
Ambassador Jane Hartley
Jane Hartley was the American ambassador to France and Monaco, and now to the Court of Saint James. In the two years she has spent in the United Kingdom so far, Jane has had two monarchs, three prime ministers, four chancellors, and a late-stage pandemic. She has the qualities necessary for the role in abundance: leadership, resilience, duty. I know her as a close friend, and though I always introduce Jane as Ambassador Hartley, my nickname for her is Miss Sparkle. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her without sequins on a sweater, dress, earrings, or even the shoes she’s wearing today. Now, we’re going to get together to talk about work, duty, family and food. I know she will be informed, and I know she will sparkle. Ruthie’s Table 4 is made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
