An Introduction of Sorts

Aloha and welcome to the 808FoodScene blog page (soon to be 808FoodScene.net).

Although we are currently under construction, we encourage you, the reader, to spread the word about our up and coming blog. As this is our very first post, we feel that it is important that we give a brief overview of the purpose of this blog and a glimpse at the people making this blog possible.

-Our Goals-

808FoodScene is our attempt to chronicle the many flavors of O'ahu. Since the plantation days Hawai'i has been a melting pot of culture. And the biggest part of one’s culture is its food. Thus we have been graced with a unique style of cuisine. A fusion of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, European; the list goes on. I quote a local food legend, "Lucky you live Hawai'i". Yes, lucky we live Hawai’i. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a mix of flavors as you will find here in Hawai’i.

We at 808FoodScene go out in search of local eateries to give you, the reader, not only a few pictures and a review, but a sense of culture through the taste of our islands.

-An Introduction-

I’m “The Chef". I was born and raised in Hawai'i on the Island of O'ahu. I currently attend The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at KCC. I've been a self taught cook since the early age of 8. I grew up watching The Food Network. I am an Alton Brown fan and have learned most of my tricks from watching Good Eats since its premiere episode back in 1999. Since then, I have always been fascinated with food.

I would also like to note that my fellow colleague, “The Host”, could be called the catalyst in this venture. It was his idea to put pen to paper (or in this case; fingers to keyboard) and chronicle our efforts. Instead of writing an introduction for him, I will let him introduce himself as I feel that you will get a better sense of who he is through his writings.

-Upcoming Posts and News-

The Host will be putting up his self introduction.

We will be posting up our first reviews (Genki Sushi and Fresh Catch).

We will be moving to our new domain www.808foodscene.net shortly. We will keep you informed.