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It’s not all about the over-the top entrees by Chef Ken at Huggo’s! Last week he wowed diners with his appetizer starter (Starter? We could eat this to to begin, continue and end the meal!) Flatbread with Big Island Arugula, Goat Cheese and Sauteed Onions and Ali’i Mushrooms, and an assortment of dessert specials including Lilikoi […]
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Kona Kai’s uber fresh Pacific white shrimp are frequent stars in Huggo’s Chef Ken’s nightly specials. A favorite preparation: Flash Grilled on a bed of paella rice with traditional bouillabaisse sauce. Kona Kai proprietors personally deliver their product and often can’t resist staying for dinner to enjoy Chef Ken’s magic touch with their sweet and flavorful product. Be […]
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The Mon Chong arrived right off the boat this morning and Chef Ken’s doing it up for diners tonight! Pan roasted, he’s serving it alongside asparagus/saffron risotto and a shaved asparagus/frisee salad with yuzu infused hollandaise. How delicious is that? Come in, try it and tell us! We recommend a glass — or bottle — of the […]
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The morning catch has arrived and Chef Ken has special plans for tonight’s featured dish: Pan Seared Curry Crusted Opah. He’s presenting this meaty white fish in a Buerre Rouge Sauce — yes, a red wine butter sauce — and serving it with Black Forbidden Rice, Mint-Macadamia Nut Pesto and Fried Ginger. That’s one flavor-packed dish, combining […]
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You asked for it and we deliver — the secret to our popular Hawaiian Rainbow cocktail. Serve it as pictured at left (on the rocks) or as an adults-only shave ice — an especially thirst quenching treat on balmy tropical nights! Huggo’s Hawaiian Rainbow Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Light Rum 1/4 oz Banana Liqueur 1/4 oz Melon Liqueur […]
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Quick! If you hurry you can still enjoy Chef Ken’s dinner special this evening: Grilled Ono with Curry Basmati Rice and Cucumber Shrimp Salad in a Beurre Blanc Citrus Sauce. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, take a look at Friday night’s special (Farm Fresh Kona Kai Shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter and herbs and served […]
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Throughout Ironman Week (October October 4 – October 9) Huggo’s restaurant was “Tri-Center” with private parties, breakast talk shows and a constant stream of triathletes competing for tables at dinner time! Capping this year’s festivities, K-Swiss hosted its 4th Annual post-race VIP Party at Huggo’s on Sunday, October 9. Vice President of Running for K-Swiss, […]
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Sending congratulations and much aloha from Huggo’s to all involved in this incredible event — Ironman World Championship staff, triathletes and their families, sponsors and all the volunteers. You’re all winners! A special shout out to this year’s champions, Aussie Craig Alexander, who also set a new course record in taking this year’s title, and Brit Chrissie […]
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It’s a tradition now, long-time Huggo’s customer Mike Rouse (VP Running for K-Swiss based in San Diego) celebrates each birthday (Ocbober 3) by running his age. This year he racked up a super impressive 59 miles in just 11 hours, running along Ali’i Drive here in Kona! Post run it was a quick sprint to Huggo’s where […]
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With the 1,918 2011 Ironman Championship competitors safely out of the water — and out of town now on their bikes — here at Huggo’s in the heart of Kailua-Kona village, we’ve once again donned our hats from last night’s “Thank God I’m Not Racing” party hosted right here! This awesome event debuted last year and is hosted […]
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