Re: “For nearly 30 years, local restaurant has been nothing short of extreme,” (May 26): “We wholeheartedly agree that Maitre D’ is the best restaurant in the San Diego area, if not the entire country. We celebrate all major events with Louis and his outstanding staff. I, however, am confused. You had a front-page article that continued to Page 5. Why then is Maitre D’ not in your Reader’s Choice Awards section?” — Barbara Groce lives in La Jolla.