Conversation Stopper. Judge Barrington Black, London NW3 Someone should give the staff at The Lexington in Soho, London, a damn good slap. At 11.30pm on a Friday night, we were told at the end of dinner that we couldn't have coffee, because it was

HS embossed under the black paint," I said. So I had it resprayed again. I tell you, Rolls Royces are nothing but trouble. Letters Delighted to read your comments about Coca-Cola (Style, July 18 ). I don't care what the company says: the

downstairs. Mr Justice Barrington Black, London NW3 Doreen Crosby (Letters, December 1 ) may dress up if she wishes, but I walk away from any establishment that insists on my wearing a tie, a jacket or socks. I am paying them for food, drink,

be here. His Honour Judge Barrington Black, London NW3 I have just enjoyed a two-course meal that was absolutely wonderful. But the whole experience was marred by the complete absence of lavatory paper in the restaurant's ladies' room. I

I shall never know. Judge Barrington Black, London NW3 I recently had lunch at No 57 in Windsor. There were only two other diners, yet it took 15 minutes for the wine to arrive. I ordered crab and mushroom risotto for my companion and Cornish

letter writers Judge Barrington Black Leslie Bricusse Tim Burton Peter Grundy Nick Jones Jackie Marinetti Barry McKay Sir Stirling Moss Adam Osborn Dennis Pallis Don Roberts Stanley Silver Rolf Soderlind Edna Weiss Michael Winner 13 Jun

read the comments by Judge Barrington Black (Style, May 23 ) concerning their refusal to provide him with a cup of tea. So anxious was the judge to find the hotel guilty that he omitted some highly relevant evidence: pinned to its only entrance

imposed as service. Judge Barrington Black, London Having recently been confronted by sweet-and-sour seagull on a menu on the island of Zanzibar, I wondered if you could suggest a wine that might make the dish a little more palatable. The

mansion in the old city in a black frock coat and trousers. The restaurant is the balconied inner courtyard, where a roof has now been added. The tables are large and placed well apart, with rose petals on the white tablecloths. It's truly

No 4 for £225. Judge Barrington Black, London I recently stayed at the Royal Riviera Hotel, at Cap Ferrat in the south of France. I booked to dine at the nearby La Reserve, but was told that there was a dress code of jacket and tie. I only