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Something Really, Really Big is on Tap at Huggo’s Tonight!

April 24, 2013 / Comments Off on Something Really, Really Big is on Tap at Huggo’s Tonight!

Big Eye Tuna is making a run off the Kona-Kohala Coast and Huggo’s Corporate Chef Ken Schloss has a truckload of this ultra fresh, much cherished fish to “play” with! Fisherman arrived with this dreamy catch earlier today and we can’t wait to see all of the super delicious pupus and entrees Chef Ken dishes up for […]

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Fresh Fish Specials at Huggo’s Tonight!

April 23, 2013 / Comments Off on Fresh Fish Specials at Huggo’s Tonight!

Huggo’s Corporate Chef Ken Schloss is at the stoves this evening and he’s offering up two super special fish dishes this evening. First up is his Ginger Crusted Mahi Mahi served with wilted greens and Kalua Pork Bamboo Rice in a Yuzu Butter Sauce and topped with Arugula-Mac Nut Pesto.

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Something’s Up at Huggo’s Bar and Lounge!

April 14, 2013 / Comments Off on Something’s Up at Huggo’s Bar and Lounge!

We’re serving up the same delicious beverages — and some new specialty cocktails — but the look of the space is changing. Of course, the glorious Kailua-Kona Bay and sunset views remain, while the layout has been changed up a bit, creating even more open space to enjoy cocktails, pupus and dinner, too. With entertainment nightly, we have […]

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Huggo’s Catering Company Paradise Gourmet Featured in Edible Hawaiian Islands

April 10, 2013 / Comments Off on Huggo’s Catering Company Paradise Gourmet Featured in Edible Hawaiian Islands

The spring issue of Edible Hawaiian Islands has just hit the news stands and Paradise Gourmet Catering (PGC), Huggo’s sister company founded in 1998 here in Kailua-Kona, is featured in the “Edible Orchids” story. PGC President Scott Dodd is quoted as saying, “We’ve been integrating edible orchids in our tropical drink and culinary specialties — from pupus […]

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Celebrity Watch at Huggo’s!

April 3, 2013 / Comments Off on Celebrity Watch at Huggo’s!

One of modern TV and moviedom’s most enduring character actors, David Paymer, is enjoying Spring Break here on Hawaii Island with his wife and 13-year-old daughter. The Academy Award nominee (1993 for Mr. Saturday Night) and his family enjoyed dinner with us here at Huggo’s last night while our charismatic General Manager Greg Petersen did all the entertaining, […]

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Huggo’s Intern — Another Big Winner!

March 24, 2013 / Comments Off on Huggo’s Intern — Another Big Winner!

Earlier this month, we announced Huggo’s Executive Sous Chef Carlos Nava claimed second place in the professional division (poke with shoyu category) in Sam Choy’s Annual Poke Contest held in Keauhou on Hawaii Island. Now we have more news to share! It isn’t only professional chefs who are crowned champions — amateurs and culinary students also compete […]

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Huggo’s Own Chef Carlos Wins 2nd in Sam Choy Poke Contest

March 17, 2013 / Comments Off on Huggo’s Own Chef Carlos Wins 2nd in Sam Choy Poke Contest

Huggo’s and On the Rocks Executive Sous Chef Carlos Nava has just been awarded second place in the annual Sam Choy Poke Contest which is just wrapping up now at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa in Keauhou. Chef Carlos’ winning dish was Kona Poke “Pie” — a tasty combination of Cubed Ahi, Onions, Guacamole, Aloha […]

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Huggo’s is Sporting the Green on Sunday!

March 16, 2013 / Comments Off on Huggo’s is Sporting the Green on Sunday!

Chef Ken has done it again — another special menu to celebrate one of our favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, of course! Three delicious courses priced at just $32.50, starting with Guinness Onion Soup with Irish Cheddar Croutons, featuring corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, and finishing with Grasshoper Pie — Creme de Menthe filling […]

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Another Ono-Kind-of-Night at Huggo’s!

March 12, 2013 / Comments Off on Another Ono-Kind-of-Night at Huggo’s!

Book your table wiki wiki (fast) for one of Chef Ken’s most popular specials on offer tonight — his ono (delicous and also the name of the fish featured this evening) Ginger-Panko Crusted Ono in a Tamarind-Ponzu Sauce served with Jade Bamboo Rice and Wakame Seaweed Avocado Salad.

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What a Dinner, What a Show!

March 8, 2013 / Comments Off on What a Dinner, What a Show!

Chef Ken’s Wednesday night special: Grilled NY Steak with asparagus and potato gratin. While we know every night at Huggo’s in Kailua-Kona is special, Wednesday evening was magic! With the waterfront dining areas packed with kama’aina (long-time residents) and visitors alike, diners were treated to one of the more spectaular sunsets in weeks and a […]

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