Yes, we PIPsters took the grill one night. But it is a small reservation only venue. And we were a small group. Everyone on the ship had two other high quality dining options. And they had a crack at the grill on six other nights. The groupies closed Apicius two nights on the trip. No problem for me. Those nights were their reservations. We had other quality options. The 5/28 situation was quite different. 130 passengers--honeymooners, splurging special anniversary travelers, etc., were offered no options. We were all fed lunch when we had paid to dine in luxury. And while I am curious to know if GCT had a role in this, it really doesn't matter. I paid Radisson for the trip. Radisson promised me fine dining on seven nights of a seven night trip weather permitting. And Radisson didn't deliver. And the issue to me isn't what I ate or didn't eat. It is can Radisson be relied upon to deliver what they promise? If they have to fight GCT to maintain standards, I expect them to do so to the last man dying. I want Radisson to win. I want to be a Radisson partisan. I LOVED our first three Radisson cruises. I hope to have the option to enjoy dozens more.

Patrick