mommabean Posted May 30, 2011 #4326 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Edwin was a headwaiter in the MDR just prior to being manager in Chops. Lilla was manager of Chops while Edwin was away. Lilla returned for the 5 night cruise as manager of Portfino. Since it is now removed, Lilla will become the Samba Grill manager. Both Edwin and Lilla are really terrific. I would still be willing to book Chops for $30 on the first night with the 2 for 1 coupon. I'd really like it if the next edition coupon book would include that coupon for any of the specialty restaurants. The one restaurant I really don't understand how or why it is priced as it is - Izumi. Why a cover charge AND ala carte pricing? Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar_the_Grouch's_Sis Posted May 30, 2011 #4327 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The one restaurant I really don't understand how or why it is priced as it is - Izumi. Why a cover charge AND ala carte pricing? Gina I agree! And it just seems odd how part of the $10 goes for the cover and part goes toward your bill ...:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waf125 Posted May 30, 2011 #4328 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Edwin was a headwaiter in the MDR just prior to being manager in Chops. Lilla was manager of Chops while Edwin was away. Lilla returned for the 5 night cruise as manager of Portfino. Since it is now removed, Lilla will become the Samba Grill manager. Both Edwin and Lilla are really terrific. I would still be willing to book Chops for $30 on the first night with the 2 for 1 coupon. I'd really like it if the next edition coupon book would include that coupon for any of the specialty restaurants. The one restaurant I really don't understand how or why it is priced as it is - Izumi. Why a cover charge AND ala carte pricing? Gina Hi Gina! Thanks for the update. Lilla is one of our most favorite people onboard! We got to know her from previous cruises and she is a delightful person. I am very happy she will be the manager of the Samba Grill! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted May 30, 2011 #4329 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi Gina! Thanks for the update. Lilla is one of our most favorite people onboard! We got to know her from previous cruises and she is a delightful person. I am very happy she will be the manager of the Samba Grill! :D Have you met her husband Marek? He is an HW and can be found in MTD sometimes. Or is it Marik. I can never remember the spelling. He is an unusually nice, polite and pleasant man. I find Radiance has a lot of really nice and visible Headwaiters. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted May 31, 2011 Author #4330 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Farewell to the Seaview Cafe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfew-lcIhG4 and hello to Samba's Grill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbalax Posted June 1, 2011 #4331 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Patti-- Thanks for the great link. Keep 'em coming. It's easier to visualize what they are doing now. They are losing some of the outside area. I wonder if there will be outside seating for Samba Grill. Frank in sunny and CALM SBA:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted June 2, 2011 #4332 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Will Mystery Dinners be offered on Radiance? What is the cost for this? How do you book this / does it become available to book on your cruise personaliser? Thanks for your help! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 2, 2011 Author #4333 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Will Mystery Dinners be offered on Radiance? What is the cost for this? How do you book this / does it become available to book on your cruise personaliser? Thanks for your help! :) The Murder Mystery Dinner was held at Portofino. With Portofino being replaced with Giovanni's.......that's a good question. Looks like we will have to wait until her first sailing after dry dock so that we can get a report back. I have a friend doing the June 10th cruise, so I will have her check. I believe that the cost of the dinner was $49pp for a 4 course dinner. It had a set menu with limited selections............but lots of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waf125 Posted June 2, 2011 #4334 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Have you met her husband Marek? He is an HW and can be found in MTD sometimes. Or is it Marik. I can never remember the spelling. He is an unusually nice, polite and pleasant man. I find Radiance has a lot of really nice and visible Headwaiters. Gina Sorry, Gina- I have been working 3-11 back to back shifts! No, I don't remember meeting Marek. I would love to be able to keep in touch with Lilla. Should have asked her when I was onboard. If you see her soon, please tell her we were asking about her. I have red hair so maybe she will remember us!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted June 2, 2011 #4335 Share Posted June 2, 2011 A short update on the Radiance drydock work. This one is work on the pool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPghJ8yQeFg&feature=feedu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddean52 Posted June 2, 2011 #4336 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Just wanted to say that the film clips of ROS being refurbished are wonderful and very much welcomed!! A great tease for our next cruise on her!:D Dean:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 2, 2011 Author #4337 Share Posted June 2, 2011 A short update on the Radiance drydock work. This one is work on the pool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPghJ8yQeFg&feature=feedu Thanks so much for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiePuris Posted June 2, 2011 #4338 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Great article on Radiance Revitalisation: http://www.nationofwhynot.com/blog/?p=3808 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 3, 2011 Author #4339 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Great article on Radiance Revitalisation: http://www.nationofwhynot.com/blog/?p=3808 Thanks so much for posting and keeping this thread current on what is happening on our most favorite ship.:) Especially loved the picture of Captain Claus.........a man on a mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted June 3, 2011 #4340 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I hope anyone who wanted the lower restaurant prices got their reservations booked. As you may know by now, the price increase I mentioned has already taken place. :( Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl H Posted June 3, 2011 #4341 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I hope anyone who wanted the lower restaurant prices got their reservations booked. As you may know by now, the price increase I mentioned has already taken place. :( Gina I must have missed this. So all the prices are going up? Or is it just Chops? Drat! This is the first cruise that we were going to try the pay venues. I was thinking of booking Rita's for lunch, and Chops and Samba's for dinner. Did I also read that someone said Chops is changing their menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted June 3, 2011 #4342 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I must have missed this. So all the prices are going up? Or is it just Chops? Drat! This is the first cruise that we were going to try the pay venues. I was thinking of booking Rita's for lunch, and Chops and Samba's for dinner. Did I also read that someone said Chops is changing their menu? Yes, post 4314 on May 29 I mentioned the increase in Chops and Chef's Table - both of which would go up on all ships. Apparently the price has also been raised at Giovanni's, too. For those who pre-booked already, they locked in the original prices. All others will pay the higher price since the website prices have already been adjusted upwards. Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl H Posted June 3, 2011 #4343 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thank you for repeating the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 3, 2011 Author #4344 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I must have missed this. So all the prices are going up? Or is it just Chops? Drat! This is the first cruise that we were going to try the pay venues. I was thinking of booking Rita's for lunch, and Chops and Samba's for dinner. Did I also read that someone said Chops is changing their menu? Here are two photos of the new Chops Menu.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl H Posted June 3, 2011 #4345 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks for the menu. That's going to be a tough decision. The halibut and the filet both sound good. And the potato choice is going to be difficult also. How are the onion rings? Anyone know if they are the big thick type or the crispy thin shoe string size. I like the big thick ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 3, 2011 Author #4346 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks for the menu. That's going to be a tough decision. The halibut and the filet both sound good. And the potato choice is going to be difficult also. How are the onion rings? Anyone know if they are the big thick type or the crispy thin shoe string size. I like the big thick ones. The onion rings we had at Chops on Enchantment were the big thick ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl H Posted June 3, 2011 #4347 Share Posted June 3, 2011 That's great!! Have you had anything that you didn't like at Chops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan13 Posted June 3, 2011 #4348 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Does anyone know when they are going to release the Radiance itineraries from late Sept. 2012 and onward? The last one listed right now is 9/7/12, Anchorage to Vancouver. Thanks, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 3, 2011 Author #4349 Share Posted June 3, 2011 That's great!! Have you had anything that you didn't like at Chops? Everything we had was wonderful from the appetizers to the Red Velvet Cake for dessert. :D Though, a piece of that is enough for 2 people. We especially like the fact that they have downsized the entree portions. But the appetizers, soups, salads, and sides are the same portion size as they used to be. The baked potato has been also been down sized slightly. But still enough for 2 people. Does anyone know when they are going to release the Radiance itineraries from late Sept. 2012 and onward? The last one listed right now is 9/7/12, Anchorage to Vancouver. Thanks, Alan Might not be until last summer/fall of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted June 3, 2011 #4350 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Here is the latest set of RCI vids on the Radiance's drydocking:). They are pretty short, most of them under a minute. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpHVcXnJv_0&feature=feedu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTbBJ168Bj0&feature=feedu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeTJ16TnGyU&feature=feedu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuU_uw_IYBs&feature=feedu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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