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Huggo’s Winning Relay Team for the 2013 Kukio Challenge

June 4, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s President Eric von Platen Luder paddles the last leg of the 2013 Kukio Challenge at Kukio Resort on Sunday, June 2. Eric clinched third place overall for his Open Division Relay Team with his strong finish in the two-mile stand up paddle. He and team mates Nathan Grocholski and Justin Butler finished the half-mile swim, […]

Huggo’s President Presents Student Awards

May 29, 2013 / Comments Off

When Huggo’s President Eric von Platen Luder isn’t busy at the family’s restaurants, including On the Rocks also in Kailua-Kona and Lava Lava Beach Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort, he’s busy serving the community!

Hawaii Island’s Host with the Most Aloha, Our General Manager Greg!

May 28, 2013 / 1 Comment

Huggo’s General Manager Greg Peterson was born to entertain guests — his easy-going personality, quick smile and warm hospitality welcomes everyone to the restaurant as if they’re long lost friends. And his friendship is an instant fit, as comfortable as your go-to jeans or those molded-perfectly-to-your- feet pair of slippers. Best of all, he’s inspired […]

Gone Fishing!

May 27, 2013 / Comments Off

Happy Memorial Day to all our friends. We’re remembering all of those who served with warm aloha. Cruising through Kailua-Kona on this picture-postcard beautiful day, we couldn’t resist snapping this picture — another Huggo’s fisherman in training!

Chef Ken Promises a Forbidden Pleasure Tonight!

May 15, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s Corporate Chef Ken Schloss is always dreaming up new, creative and delicious specials for diners, and tonight’s no exception! He’s offering up his ono (mouth-watering sensational!) Macadamia Crusted Ono (the fish not the descriptor!) with Mango Salsa, Yuzu Butter Sauce, Baby Bok Choy and — yes, wait for it — Black Forbidden Rice!

Looking for a Special Treat for Mom?

May 10, 2013 / Comments Off

Want to give Mom that special treat? Look no further! Huggo’s Corporate Chef Ken Schloss has put together an amazing Mother’s Day Menu and General Manager Greg Peterson is opening the doors early this Sunday to accommodate everyone!

Something Really, Really Big is on Tap at Huggo’s Tonight!

April 24, 2013 / Comments Off

Big Eye Tuna is making a run off the Kona-Kohala Coast and Huggo’s Corporate Chef Ken Schloss has a truckload of this ultra fresh, much cherished fish to “play” with! Fisherman arrived with this dreamy catch earlier today and we can’t wait to see all of the super delicious pupus and entrees Chef Ken dishes up for […]

Fresh Fish Specials at Huggo’s Tonight!

April 23, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s Corporate Chef Ken Schloss is at the stoves this evening and he’s offering up two super special fish dishes this evening. First up is his Ginger Crusted Mahi Mahi served with wilted greens and Kalua Pork Bamboo Rice in a Yuzu Butter Sauce and topped with Arugula-Mac Nut Pesto.

Huggo’s Recipe for Ginger Steamed Clams

April 18, 2013 / Comments Off

One of our recent patrons, Robin from Minnesota wrote us on Facebook: “When my husband and I dined there a week or so ago, we had the best Ginger Steamed Clams we had ever tasted. I would like to recreate something like that here at home in Minnesota but have no clue where to begin.” Chef […]

Something’s Up at Huggo’s Bar and Lounge!

April 14, 2013 / Comments Off

We’re serving up the same delicious beverages — and some new specialty cocktails — but the look of the space is changing. Of course, the glorious Kailua-Kona Bay and sunset views remain, while the layout has been changed up a bit, creating even more open space to enjoy cocktails, pupus and dinner, too. With entertainment nightly, we have […]