Revelers packed Huggo’s and adjactent Huggo’s on the Rocks beginning at sunset this evening — a picture perfect day and spectacular Kailua-Kona sunset — many intent on seeing 2012 arrive six hours later! Guests were from all corners of the world — from Hungary to Canada and the U.S. Mainland to Tahiti, including a huge number of our Hawaii Island regulars. Chef Ken didn’t disappoint with his amazing 4-course prix fixe menu:
First: Oceans Harvest Trio of Oysters on the Half Shell,
Kona Kai Prawn, Maryland Blue Crab Cake
Second: Roasted Baby Beet Terrine with Smoked Salmon, Island Goat Cheese,
Kona Grown Arugula, K’au Orange Segments
Main: Roasted Tenderloin of Beef Red Wine, Shallot, Thyme Bordelaise,
Boursin Potato Gratin, Waialua Asparagus
Add a Lobster Tail – $20.00
Dessert: Trio of Chocolate Delicacies Espresso Chocolate Decadence,
Bitter Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Macadamia Nut Profiteroles
The party didn’t stop at dinner…live music, dancing went on until 1 a.m. with spectacular fireworks over Kailua-Kona Bay at midnight! Happy New Year to all of you! We look forward to welcoming you here at Huggo’s in 2012!
