I can see from last week’s column nothing has changed at Brunello. When it first opened they offered diners 50% off. They charged us full price! When I showed the manager their invite popped through our door he claimed not to know of it. The food and service were pseudo. It was like eating in Liberace’s coffin.

Nicci Parnell, Kensington

It’s untrue to say the most bizarre thing that ever happened to you in a restaurant was being given bread at the wrong time at Brunello. I remember you recounting something more extraordinary years ago – that you enjoyed a restaurant meal.

Robin Fletcher, Plymouth

You complained that Brunello’s chicken was “lifeless”. Did you expect it to be served alive?

Roger Bowder, Leicestershire

The weekly photo of Michael with the restaurant chef or manager normally portrays the nervous smile and terrified eyes of another victim on his way to the gallows. There’s a streak of cruelty here – often justified!

Don Roberts, Cheshire

You mentioned, on August 12, La Poule au Pot was there in 1962. In Cynthia Lennon’s book she mentions the Beatles went in 1965 at the behest of Brian Epstein. Bad luck you were placed near the kitchen door. It could have been the lavatories, so stop moaning!

Ian Braime, Chesterfield

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