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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 […]
Read MoreWe’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 […]
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The spring issue of Edible Hawaiian Islands has just hit the news stands and Paradise Gourmet Catering (PGC), Huggo’s sister company founded in 1998 here in Kailua-Kona, is featured in the “Edible Orchids” story. PGC President Scott Dodd is quoted as saying, “We’ve been integrating edible orchids in our tropical drink and culinary specialties — from pupus […]
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One of modern TV and moviedom’s most enduring character actors, David Paymer, is enjoying Spring Break here on Hawaii Island with his wife and 13-year-old daughter. The Academy Award nominee (1993 for Mr. Saturday Night) and his family enjoyed dinner with us here at Huggo’s last night while our charismatic General Manager Greg Petersen did all the entertaining, […]
Read MoreWe hope you enjoy this great article about the Big Island from Fodor’s writer, Trish Friesen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A New World mystique hovers over Hawaii’s vast and varied namesake isle. While “The Big Island” moniker may overwhelm, Hawaii Island can be easily explored in baby steps. Take enough steps—or drive enough miles—and you can circumnavigate the isle […]
Read MoreEarlier this month, we announced Huggo’s Executive Sous Chef Carlos Nava claimed second place in the professional division (poke with shoyu category) in Sam Choy’s Annual Poke Contest held in Keauhou on Hawaii Island. Now we have more news to share! It isn’t only professional chefs who are crowned champions — amateurs and culinary students also compete […]
Read MoreHuggo’s and On the Rocks Executive Sous Chef Carlos Nava has just been awarded second place in the annual Sam Choy Poke Contest which is just wrapping up now at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa in Keauhou. Chef Carlos’ winning dish was Kona Poke “Pie” — a tasty combination of Cubed Ahi, Onions, Guacamole, Aloha […]
Read MoreChef Ken has done it again — another special menu to celebrate one of our favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, of course! Three delicious courses priced at just $32.50, starting with Guinness Onion Soup with Irish Cheddar Croutons, featuring corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, and finishing with Grasshoper Pie — Creme de Menthe filling […]
Read MoreBook your table wiki wiki (fast) for one of Chef Ken’s most popular specials on offer tonight — his ono (delicous and also the name of the fish featured this evening) Ginger-Panko Crusted Ono in a Tamarind-Ponzu Sauce served with Jade Bamboo Rice and Wakame Seaweed Avocado Salad.
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Chef Ken’s Wednesday night special: Grilled NY Steak with asparagus and potato gratin. While we know every night at Huggo’s in Kailua-Kona is special, Wednesday evening was magic! With the waterfront dining areas packed with kama’aina (long-time residents) and visitors alike, diners were treated to one of the more spectaular sunsets in weeks and a […]
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