Sir – At last a refreshing and subjective review from the admirable Katherine MacAlister (Weekend, October 6).

Week after week we are subjected to predictable and sometimes condescending reviews from Christopher Gray.

Katherine told us exactly as it was, pulling no punches, but at the same time delivered a well-balanced overview of the Spice Lounge.

Although, thankfully, not the usual “everything was wonderful” theme of Mr Gray’s reports, it would certainly not deter me from trying the Spice Lounge in the near future.

Norman White, Oxford