"Lucky we live Hawaii" is a saying that you often hear around my parts. It usually refers to the fact that we live in a wonderful tropical paradise that most people pay money to experience. It is a phrase that is also used sarcastically to reference the fact that our cost of living in Hawaii is amongst the highest in the nation. However, in this case it happily refers to the fact that Hawaii is one of the few locations hosting the Joy of Sake event this year. On August 23, 2007 at the Hawaii Convention Center, a few friends and I will be indulging ourselves in what is billed as the largest sake tasting event outside of Japan, the Joy of Sake. Boasting over 300 great sake "in peak condition" and delicious food from some of the best restaurants in Hawaii, this event is a sake enthusiast's dream come true.
While I had not planned for this, I am proud to say that I was the first person to buy tickets for this event from the Marukai Dillingham location. Also unplanned was the fact that my friend Dean had the honor of being the first person to buy tickets from the Maruaki Ward location. (Of course we both know that they sell these tickets online and at a few other retail locations in Hawaii, but it's nice to feel like we were first for something.) The only negative thing about this function is the fact that they have scheduled it for a Thursday night. Those of us who work for a living (me) will have to work the next day.
So this is where I will be a few weeks from now, with ochoko in hand and a big smile on my face. Obviously I will report back on my experience in a later blog posting. See you there!
3 comments:
Hello.....
Your friend Dean directed me here and I am looking forward to the "Joy of Sake". I blame Dean for introducing me to better sake and now I am committed to becoming an "enthusiast" also.
Will be looking for Dean at the event and maybe run into you as well. Don't really know what to expect, but I do know I don't really want to drive and am seriously considering starting my weekend early.
Hi Gregg:
Thanks for the support! Yes, influence from our mutual friend Dean has been causing a dent in my wallet, as I now only drink the "good stuff" as well. Look forward to seeing you at the Joy of Sake event.
Best Regards,
Malcolm
Well I found the Joy of Sake overwhelming. Too many choices, not enough time, work the next day.....but inspite of all that, enjoyable.
For sure next year can be improved upon. I WILL take off of work the next day and I WILL get there early. This year I had no idea what to expect but next time I'll know how to read the list better and to try and identify targets versus just drinking any sample in front of me :)
Had to hold back and not fully indulge myself......had a deadline at work the next day :(
Can anything be done to keep the sake chilled or to chill the samples we get? I'm certain it makes a difference. I don't have an answer....just trying to brainstorm ;)
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