# Special Episode: The Cook and the Book

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Podcast: [Ruthie's Table 4](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ruthie-s-table-4-4309343)
Published: 2026-03-17T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/river-cafe-table-4/new-book-special-table-4-at-the-river-cafe
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## Resource

In this special episode, Ruthie is joined by her friend and journalist Ashley Baker to take us inside the creation of the new book  Table 4 at the River Cafe: Conversations About Food and Life. Join us to revisit some of her most memorable, dazzling conversations and learn what inspired David Beckham, Tina Fey, Paul McCartney, and many more to reveal so much about their lives - and love of a good chocolate nemesis.  Table 4 at the River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life is out now in the US, and available in the UK from 14th May. Find it in all good bookshops, or order online: https://bit.ly/Table4AtRiverCafeBook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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