Hawaii Island Archives

Mayor Billy Kenoi Enjoys ‘Ono Grindz at Huggo’s!

October 28, 2013 / Comments Off

Sighting! Mayor Billy Kenoi is actually one of Huggo’s regular guests when he’s visiting this side (the Kona Side) of Hawaii Island. He was in again recently with friends to enjoy dinner prepared by our stellar culinary team headed by Corporate Chef Ken Schloss.

They’re Back — Frequent Guests from California!

July 16, 2013 / Comments Off

Part-time Hawaii Island residents — Allan, Linda, Karen and Martha — have returned for their annual three month stay in Holualoa, the colorful, historica town located up mauka (toward the mountains) above Huggo’s and On the Rocks. According to them, on arrival they made a fast track to On the Rocks barely stopping to unpack their bags. […]

Mom’s Surfin’ Safari!

January 29, 2013 / Comments Off

Huggo’s General Manager Greg Peterson had his hands full when his 87-year-young mother, Winnifred (Winnie), visited Hawaii Island earlier this month.

This Just In…Huggo’s in the News!

January 9, 2013 / Comments Off

The January issue of the iconic Town & Country magazine (on publication racks now nationwide) showcases not-to-be-missed sights, sounds and eats on Hawaii Island, and Huggo’s and our sister restaurant at Waikoloa Beach Resort — Lava Lava Beach Club — are among just a handful of restaurants included!

Rocking Turkey Day at On the Rocks!

November 19, 2012 / Comments Off

The hugely popular LT Smooth is playing live on Thanksgiving from 5 to 9 p.m at On the Rocks. What better way to work off those Turkey Day calories than dancing to the tunes of this uber-talented Hawaii Island musician?

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!

Huggo’s Presents the Sights & Sounds of the 2012 Ironman World Championship!

October 12, 2012 / Comments Off

October 11, 2012, Thursday of Ironman Week always starts out with one of our all-time favorite events — the wacky & fun “Tighty Whitey Race”! And this morning was no different, more than 1,000 turned out in all forms of underwear to spoof the sparse attire of tri-athletes — initially, primarily European participants whose speedo […]

United We Stand!

July 11, 2012 / Comments Off

One of Hawaii Island’s longest-running charity events takes place at the Mauna Lani Hotel & Bungalows this weekend and Huggo’s will be there to support it along with more that 20 local restaurateurs and chefs!

Enter to Win!

June 10, 2012 / Comments Off

Snap it and enter to win! On the Rocks’ (formerly Huggo’s on the Rocks in Kailua-Kona) first annual photo contest is now underway! We invite you to send us your best digital photos taken at On the Rocks (from the time we opened in 1998 and until the contest end date) by visiting our website or our […]

Kudos to Our Poke Pro!

March 24, 2012 / Comments Off

Join us in congratulating Huggo’s Executive Chef Ken Schloss who took second place in Sam Choy’s annual poke contest this month. His creation: An amazing Ahi Tuna Poke Tower. And speaking of amazing, Chef Ken has concocted this delicious and refreshing Calamari Cocktail as one of this evening’s super specials. Enjoy with one of your favorite adult beverages — we […]