John Lithgow has played a cardinal, serial killer, prime minister, alien and president. But the role I know him best in is as a great friend.

John is currently living in London, playing Roald Dahl in Giant to rave reviews. I’ve seen it three times.

 We met at The River Cafe on Father’s Day, to talk about acting and food, theatre and food, film and food, family and food.  And of course, friendship and food.

Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.

John Lithgow has played a cardinal, serial killer, prime minister, alien and president. But the role I know him best in is as a great friend.
John is currently living in London, playing Roald Dahl in&nbsp;Giant&nbsp;to rave reviews.&nbsp;I&rsquo;ve seen it three times.
&nbsp;We met at The River Cafe on Father&rsquo;s Day, to talk about acting and food, theatre and food, film and food, family and food. &nbsp;And of course, friendship and food.
Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.

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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Ruthie's Table 4

Welcome to Ruthie's Table 4 hosted by Ruthie Rogers, co-founder and chef of The River Cafe in London. Each week, Ruthie sits down with a guest from The River Cafe to discuss their food memories. These conversations between two friends can cover anything from childhood and family through to art and politics. Food is the gateway to guests revealing great stories, always intimately told.


For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/

Follow the podcast:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruthiestable4
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruthiestable4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruthiestable4

For any podcast enquires please contact: willem.olenski@atomizedstudios.tv

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Welcome to Ruthie's Table 4 hosted by Ruthie Rogers, co-founder and chef of The River Cafe in London. Each week, Ruthie sits down with a guest from The River Cafe to discuss their food memories. These conversations between two friends can cover anything from childhood and family through to art and politics. Food is the gateway to guests revealing great stories, always intimately told.
 For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/pDySCWoZiyYBZZf6INAX/">https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/</a>
Follow the podcast:
Instagram: <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/Dx8MC132hEmYxxfYbNfo">www.instagram.com/ruthiestable4</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ruthiestable4">https://www.tiktok.com/@ruthiestable4</a> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruthiestable4
For any podcast enquires please contact: willem.olenski@atomizedstudios.tv
For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favourite shows.

John Lithgow discusses playing Roald Dahl, appearing on Bake Off - and sings with Ruthie

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I’ve sometimes wondered whether writing a book might be a bit like cooking a meal.

I create a menu by choosing the ingredients I’m drawn to. In the same way, today’s guest, Patrick Radden Keefe, creates a book by choosing the people he’s drawn to — most recently in his newly published London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth.

Today, we’re here together to talk about his latest book, his parents’ second dinner, the mise en place of his writing process, and the ingredients of his stories.

Order Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook

I&rsquo;ve sometimes wondered whether writing a book might be a bit like cooking a meal.
I create a menu by choosing the ingredients I&rsquo;m drawn to. In the same way, today&rsquo;s guest, Patrick Radden Keefe, creates a book by choosing the people he&rsquo;s drawn to &mdash; most recently in his newly published London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family&rsquo;s Search for Truth.
Today, we&rsquo;re here together to talk about his latest book, his parents&rsquo; second dinner, the mise en place of his writing process, and the ingredients of his stories.
Order Table 4 at The River Cafe&mdash;the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook

Patrick Radden Keefe, Author of London Falling

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In this bonus episode of Ruthie’s Table 4, Burberry’s Paul Price talks about the restaurants of his past, and his idea to start one in the future.

Order Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook

In this bonus episode of Ruthie&rsquo;s Table 4, Burberry&rsquo;s Paul Price talks about the restaurants of his past, and his idea to start one in the future.
Order Table 4 at The River Cafe&mdash;the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook

Bonus: Talking Restaurants with Paul Price

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Paul Price is Burberry’s Chief Product Merchandising Officer.

When I asked his friend, film director Andrew Jarecki about him, he said ‘Paul is a tastemaker and a creator. He has reshaped my perception of what life can be, reimagining legendary fashion brands, most recently Burberry, making them newly relevant.”

Paul and I are together to talk about life in fashion, the school lunches leaving paw prints in restaurants, the joy of throwing parties,  and much more.

Order Table 4 at The River Cafe—the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook

Paul Price is Burberry&rsquo;s Chief Product Merchandising Officer.
When I asked his friend, film director Andrew Jarecki about him, he said &lsquo;Paul is a tastemaker and a creator. He has reshaped my perception of what life can be, reimagining legendary fashion brands, most recently Burberry, making them newly relevant.&rdquo;
Paul and I are together to talk about life in fashion, the school lunches leaving paw prints in restaurants, the joy of throwing parties, &nbsp;and much more.
Order Table 4 at The River Cafe&mdash;the star-studded, food-filled book inspired by the beloved podcast:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook

Paul Price

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John Lithgow discusses playing Roald Dahl, appearing on Bake Off - and sings with Ruthie

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