Eric von Platen Luder Archives

Huggo’s Choosen in TravelAge West’s 10 Classic Restaurants on the Big Island

August 12, 2014 / Comments Off

We were elated to be chosen in a recent article by TravelAge West’s, 10 Classic Restaurants on Hawaii, Big Island.

2014 Huggo’s Wahine Tournament

June 19, 2014 / Comments Off

The 19th Annual Huggo’s Wahine Tournament takes place Saturday, July 26, 2014. This year’s theme is ʻThe Roaring 20ʻs,” so get your flapper gear ready for a Great Gatsby style party! This fun-filled fishing tournament, with prizes for the best decorated boat and best costumed team, benefits Family Support Hawaii (FSH), formally Family Support Services of West Hawaii.

Huggo’s Celebrates 45 Years on the Kona Coast

June 5, 2014 / Comments Off

Shirley and Hugo von Platen Luder opened Huggo’s in 1969. This year marks Huggo’s 45th Anniversary since first opening our doors.

Huggo’s Winning Relay Team for the 2013 Kukio Challenge

June 4, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s President Eric von Platen Luder paddles the last leg of the 2013 Kukio Challenge at Kukio Resort on Sunday, June 2. Eric clinched third place overall for his Open Division Relay Team with his strong finish in the two-mile stand up paddle. He and team mates Nathan Grocholski and Justin Butler finished the half-mile swim, […]

Huggo’s President Presents Student Awards

May 29, 2013 / Comments Off

When Huggo’s President Eric von Platen Luder isn’t busy at the family’s restaurants, including On the Rocks also in Kailua-Kona and Lava Lava Beach Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort, he’s busy serving the community!

Huffington Post Raves for Lava Lava Beach Club!

December 19, 2012 / Comments Off

Huggo’s sister restaurant and toes-in-the-sand chic boutique resort, Lava Lava Beach Club, at Waikoloa Beach Resort was the subject of nationally recognized writer, Judy Wieder’s Huffington Post travel review last week.

December Holiday Dining at Huggo’s!

December 17, 2012 / Comments Off

We invite you to spend the Christmas holidays with us at Huggo’s! Executive Chef Ken Schloss has created two extraordinary specials for Christmas Eve Dinner and a three-course prix fixe Christmas Day menu (see details below).

Huggo’s Hosts the K-Swiss Post-Ironman World Championship Private Party

October 15, 2012 / Comments Off

October 14, 2012 Huggo’s was closed Sunday evening for the traditional post-Ironman World Championship party sponsored by K-Swiss — we look forward to welcoming you for dinner again beginning Monday — tonight!

Tonight’s Specials & Our Winning Team!

June 14, 2012 / Comments Off

Here’s another great reason not to cook tonight — Chef Ken’s Wednesday night specials! Start the evening off right with the special appetizer: Oven Roasted Thai Mussels in Thai Red Curry and Asian Fish Sauce with Coconut and Cilantro. Follow that with Chef’s Macadamia Nut-Crusted Shutome (swordfish) in an Avocado-Coconut Cream Sauce served with Purple Molokai […]

Chef Ken’s Aloha Friday Specials!

June 9, 2012 / Comments Off

Tonight at Huggo’s, Chef Ken is featuring an appetizer of Belgium-style Mussels and French Fries. Pan-roasted in the pizza oven, the mussels are cooked to perfection in Belgian Ale, Garlic, Parsley, Rosemary and Thyme. Follow that up with the evening’s entree special for double the deliciousness: Pan-seared Shutome (swordfish) with Penang Curry and Coconut Milk served with […]