Eats shoots and leaves

Out of interest, why do we need to know where John Gill took Sir Steve Smith to lunch in London (“If you want thanks and love, get a dog”, Interview, 6 November)? And why do we need to know what was consumed? Of course, I am relieved to hear that the temptation posed by Black Forest gateau was resisted.

If I want a restaurant review I can read Jay Rayner.

Klaus Dodds, professor of geopolitics
Royal Holloway, University of London