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We’re Out on the Town This Week Taking in the Sights!

October 10, 2013 / Comments Off

It’s Ironman week in Kailua-Kona and this year the prestigious 2013 Ironman World Championship celebrates its 35th anniversary here on Hawaii Island. We took time away from our kitchen to snap a few photos to share all the excitement with you! Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, just down the street from the start and […]

West Hawaii Today’s “Best of” Dining Awards

September 18, 2013 / Comments Off

West Hawaii Today announced the results of its annual “Best of Hawaii” readers’ choice awards and we are excited to have Huggo’s, On the Rocks and Paradise Gourmet Catering voted #1 in so many categories! Huggo’s captured #1 for best dining ambiance, desserts, cocktails and bartender, Bryan Oakley – super big kudos for this achievement […]

16th Annual Taste of Hawai’i at Hualalai Resort

September 13, 2013 / Comments Off

Our chefs turned out in full force to support the 16th Annual Taste of Hawaii benefit at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on September 6.

Huggo’s on Happy Hour Pal!

September 2, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s is now on Happy Hour Pal, a happy hour guide website that helps users find happy hour information, including menus, daily specials, basic business information, maps, GPS-based directions, check-in rewards, and more.

Kau Kau Kailua Coupons Available Now!

August 28, 2013 / 1 Comment

Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) presents Kau Kau Kailua beginning September 3 and continuing through the end of the month as an opportunity to enjoy great values and restaurant specials at eateries throughout the Kailua-Kona District of Hawaii Island. During the much anticipated event more than 25 participating restaurants offer special value coupons available […]

Surf’s Down…Time for Stand Up Paddling!

August 25, 2013 / Comments Off

Even our hardworking staff get a day off once in a while! Huggo’s Manager Nakies Constantinou, left, is pictured here with his paddling friend Mark. They’re headed up the coast to our sister restaurant Lava Lava Beach Club (LLBC), situated on spectacular Anaeho’omalu Bay in the Waikoloa Beach Resort, for some smooth paddling and an ‘ono (delicious) lunch […]

Another Winning Special from Our Chefs!

August 22, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s outstanding Sous Chef Carlos Nava shares one of his favorite new ono preparations with dining guests: An herb-crusted ono with tomatillo cream sauce and roasted tomatoes, red onions , salsa fresca, cilantro and lime juice all served over forbidden black rice.

Wahine Angler Lands Award-Winning 522-lb Blue Marlin Saturday!

July 28, 2013 / Comments Off

Four hundred and forty participants in 73 colorfully decorated charter boats scattered in all directions from Kailua Bay in the waters off Hawaii Island’s Kona Coast under sunny blue skies Saturday morning. The largest women’s billfish tournament in Hawaii, and possibly the largest women’s billfish tournament in the world, offered big fishing action for the 18th annual Huggo’s Wahine Fishing […]

Huggo’s Hosts the Tournament of the Summer Season!

July 24, 2013 / Comments Off

The 18th Annual Huggo’s Wahine Tournament takes place this Saturday, July 27, 2013. This year’s theme, “Gods and Goddesses”, celebrates the golden age of the Roman Empire when Gods and Goddesses mingled with Emperors and Empresses and even a few gladiators and centurions no doubt! This fun-filled fishing tournament, with prizes for the best decorated boat […]

“Edible” Huggo’s!

July 24, 2013 / Comments Off

The summer 2013 issue of Edible Hawaiian Islands magazine has just hit the news stands and Corporate Chef Ken Schloss talks Kona kampachi — one of his favorite fishes that’s served up frequently in a variety of preparations at Huggo’s. The four-page feature includes these comments from our stellar chef: “Hawaiian Kampachi is a uniquely […]