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To hear his story, it may sound as though 32-year-old, five time champion of the Ironman Switzerland, 4th place finisher in the 2008 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, and one of the few tennis players on earth to take 8 games in two sets off fellow countryman and tennis super star Rodger Federer has done […]
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Defending champion Chris McCormack took the Ironman World Championship here for the first time in 2007 after 6 previous attempts. And he claimed victory again last year. He took time off from training this morning to stop by Huggo’s and give a big shout out to Executive Chef Ken Schloss — “Your grilled ahi is hands […]
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Even the most serious triathletes have to take some time out for a little fun just two days out from race day — 2011 Ironman Championship this Saturday, October 8. This unofficial event is a crowd favorite each year — it all started years ago as a poke at the European athletes’ skin tight training briefs. […]
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Each year some of the world’s top business leaders are invited to participate in the Ironman XC Exec Challenge dubbed “The Ultimate Ironman Experience”. Among the many benefits: intimate meals with many of the top performing triathletes, including past year’s champions; behind the scenes look at the Ironman operation; reserved seating in the bleachers at […]
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Attention Ironman “groupies” — want to spot your favorite 2011 competitors? You many want to hang outside Huggo’s restaurant the next couple of mornings. The popular “Breakfast with Bob” talk show is being hosted there every morning this week — when the interviews are pau, you’ll see some of this year’s (and past years) champions […]
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We took to the streets yesterday, camera in hand, so we can share some of the many sights of the 2011 Ironman Championship — as if all the lean, buffed bodies in town aren’t enough to signal this year’s event is here, these banners, signs and artwork confirm it! Race day is Saturday, October 8 starting with […]
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After previewing — and tasting — the freshest, local seasonal ingredients available, Huggo’s Executive Chef Ken Schloss puts together his nightly specials each week. A week ago, diners feasted on his Whole Roasted Kampachi, Asian-style. Look forward to these dinner features over the next few days: . “Of course, fresh daily seafood dishes are always given […]
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Justin, a member of our front of house ohana, rocks the new look! Aloha, e komo mai! Our new uniforms are the work of Hawaii’s renowned fashion designer Tori Richard. This surfboard design is right at home at Huggo’s waterfront restaurant in the heart of Kailua-Kona Village. When the south swell is up, the break […]
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Follow us for a fun ride and updates on all the action in Kailua-Kona Bay and Kailua-Kona Village! Our landmark restaurant Huggo’s, celebrating more than 40 years of delivering ono cuisine with aloha, is strategically located directly on the waterfront in the heart of the village — we don’t miss much and we love to dish (“talk […]
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Huggo’s Chef Ken & Proprietor Eric Kau Kau? Loosely translated this Hawaiian phrase means let’s eat! And this year, “Kau Kau Kailua Restaurant Week” is repeating it’s successful debut in 2010 in what is now an annual event here in Kailua-Kona. More than 20 restaurants are offering amazing three-course dinner menus starting at just $20 per […]
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