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A Taste of India at Huggo’s Tonight

May 8, 2012 / Comments Off on A Taste of India at Huggo’s Tonight

Chef Ken is busy preparing one of his favorite recipes from one of his favorite countries — India — for dinner this evening. Before joining the team at Huggo’s, Chef Ken traveled extensively throughout India and Thailand, tasting and developing his own take on some classic dishes. Tonight’s special is one of many: Shutome (swordfish) Sautéed […]

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Mother’s Day at Huggo’s–Reservations Booking Quickly!

May 6, 2012 / Comments Off on Mother’s Day at Huggo’s–Reservations Booking Quickly!

With Mother’s Day just a week away, it’s time to put Huggo’s on your speed dial! Chef Ken has created a special prix fixe menu for that very special woman in your life. Of course, our classic menu offerings will be available, as well as a selection of morning caught fish specials.   Mother’s Day […]

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration at On the Rocks!

May 5, 2012 / Comments Off on Cinco de Mayo Celebration at On the Rocks!

Looking for the best place to party tomorrow night? Join the fiesta at On the Rocks (aka Huggo’s on the Rocks…we’ve dropped the Huggo’s, so now you can just tell your friends to meet you On the Rocks in Kailua-Kona)! The fun starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 with pupu and drink specials, and […]

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The Pacific Northwest Rules!

May 1, 2012 / 2 Comments

We really aren’t picking regional favorites, but last week we couldn’t help but notice Huggo’s was dominated by guests from the Pacific Northwest — one of the seafood capitols of the world — enjoying our ono (delicious) local fish! Among the savored dishes: Chef Ken’s Sauteed Pancetta-wrapped Mong Chong with Hawaii Island Asparagus served over Polenta. […]

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Kama’aina Night at Huggo’s!

April 29, 2012 / Comments Off on Kama’aina Night at Huggo’s!

Each Wednesday at Huggo’s, we say mahalo to our loyal local island residents by offering a 20% discount on  dinner (food only). This past Wednesday a number of our frequent island diners were sighted enjoying an evening out at Huggo’s as shown in these photos. We look forward to welcoming all of them and you […]

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Fundraiser Brunch at Huggo’s — Great Food & Camraderie All for a Great Cause!

April 28, 2012 / Comments Off on Fundraiser Brunch at Huggo’s — Great Food & Camraderie All for a Great Cause!

For more than 10 years now, Huggo’s has hosted the annual charity brunch fundraiser for the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center. Last Sunday, more than 150 guests came out to support the Friends’ mission of helping in the healing process of children who have been victimized by child abuse, neglect and domestic violence in West Hawai’i. Guests […]

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You Ask,We Deliver: Chef Ken’s Ahi Poke Tower Recipe!

April 20, 2012 / 3 Comments

Let Chef Ken do the work and enjoy this tasty dish at Huggo’s! And now you can impress family and friends by creating it at home, as well, with the recipe provided by Chef Ken below. This dish took second place in Sam Choy’s Annual Poke Contest earlier this year — congrats Chef and thanks for sharing! […]

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We’ve got the Beef!

April 20, 2012 / 1 Comment

While our seafood usually gets top billing, we realize there are days when only a really great steak will satisty! In fact, Huggo’s classic Teriyaki Steak has been one of our best sellers for more than 40 years. Chef Ken frequently features his take on surf and turf (Keahole-Kona lobster with butter-tender filet mignon) as the nightly special […]

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Tonight’s Dinner Special…Simply Delish!

April 12, 2012 / Comments Off on Tonight’s Dinner Special…Simply Delish!

Tonight’s one night you really want to let Chef Ken do the cooking! His morning caught Monchong with celery puree, crispy fried leeks and haricot verts (French green beans) is an extra special treat. Marinated in fine herbs, this delicious meaty white fish is grilled to perfection. Save room for dessert…we’ll let the pictures below […]

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The PIPs Party at Huggo’s on the Rocks!

April 9, 2012 / Comments Off on The PIPs Party at Huggo’s on the Rocks!

The PIPs (Power in Purple) were caught partying at Huggo’s on the Rocks after completing the Lavaman here on Hawaii Island April 1. The five women, all 40-something moms from Almaden, CA, established the group five years ago to train for fitness and fight cancer at the same time. Two of the five are cancer survivors […]

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