It was disappointing to note Mike Laycock's grudging culinary appreciation in the article he wrote about the Spice Box restaurant in Boston Spa (Evening Press, December 4).

He seems obsessed with poshness - wanting to "eat out somewhere a bit posh" and finding the food "rather posh".

What a pity to detract from the graceful skills of this eclectic restaurant by waging class warfare on those who appreciate the art of cooking and eating.

Mike says the Spice Box has been in the high street for 25 years, and so it might, but the present proprietors only arrived in April 1998 to launch a culinary revolution on an unsuspecting, but quickly eager, community.

Previously, the establishment was known locally as 'casserole city'.

Staff at this company now use the Spice Box for both business and private engagements.

It produces food with vision and flair at prices which reflect the care and dedication involved, and the quality of the produce used.

It is an oasis in the culinary desert of the Wetherby hinterland.

Mike awards the Spice Box five stars for its food, but only two for value.

I suspect this indicates that he likes to eat but not pay. The message is that you cannot have it both ways.

Yes, the Spice Box is a bit different because it is superb.

But to say it is posh, is bosh.

Angus King,

Chairman,

Atlas Public Relations,

South Lodge,

Boston Spa.

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