LUCY'S, Lendal Bridge, is indeed a gem (Graeme Robertson, Evening Press May 15).

I took a young guest there whose slice of chocolate cake, nestling in a moat of pouring cream, presented on a large white plate, inspired envious glances... mainly from yours truly.

Margaret Lawson,

Aldborough House,

The Groves, York.

Updated: 11:07 Thursday, May 20, 2004