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Chef Ken Entertains International Guests

November 16, 2011 / 4 Comments

Chef Ken Schloss greets special guests Marie Luisa and Cynthia last night at Huggo’s. These first time visitors to Hawaii — all the way from Brazil — made their first stop the Big island and have loved every minute of it, according to Cynthia. While tempted to remain here, they’re off to Maui and then Oahu! […]

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Huggo’s Salutes the US Marine Corps Today!

November 10, 2011 / Comments Off on Huggo’s Salutes the US Marine Corps Today!

Today the US Marine Corps celebrates its 236th birthday and we are giving the corps a big shout out for centuries of dedicated service. Huggo von Platen Luder, Huggos founder, is a Marine and we send special wishes to him today! Tonight Chef Ken has created this special dish to commemorate the day and present […]

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Aloha & Welcome to American Safari Cruises!

November 4, 2011 / Comments Off on Aloha & Welcome to American Safari Cruises!

A luxury charter yacht, part of the American Safari Cruises fleet, made its debut appearance in Kailua-Kona Bay today and Huggo’s dining guests had a front row view! The arrival marked the first in a series of week-long cruises to Hawaii Island, Maui, Lanai and Molokai. Accomodating just 38 lucky guests in spacious, gracious suites, book your […]

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Huggo’s Island Fresh Producers — the First in an On-Going Series!

November 2, 2011 / Comments Off on Huggo’s Island Fresh Producers — the First in an On-Going Series!

Island Fresh Aquaponics specializes in Artisan Baby Lettuce…the best tasting lettuce on the Big Island and is located within 5 miles of your Huggo’s dining experience!  Picked fresh in the early morning hours and delivered to your dinner table that very day, assuring you of the highest quality and best tasting produce possible. Aquaponics is […]

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Starters & Sweet Finishes

October 25, 2011 / Comments Off on Starters & Sweet Finishes

It’s not all about the over-the top entrees by Chef Ken at Huggo’s! Last week he wowed diners with his appetizer starter (Starter? We could eat this to to begin, continue and end the meal!) Flatbread with Big Island Arugula, Goat Cheese and Sauteed Onions and Ali’i Mushrooms, and an assortment of dessert specials including Lilikoi […]

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Shrimp Fabulous Shrimp!

October 23, 2011 / 2 Comments

Kona Kai’s uber fresh Pacific white shrimp are frequent stars in Huggo’s Chef Ken’s nightly specials. A favorite preparation: Flash Grilled on a bed of paella rice with traditional bouillabaisse sauce. Kona Kai proprietors personally deliver their product and often can’t resist staying for dinner to enjoy Chef Ken’s magic touch with their sweet and flavorful product.  Be […]

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Chef Ken’s Dinner Specials

October 14, 2011 / Comments Off on Chef Ken’s Dinner Specials

Quick! If you hurry you can still enjoy Chef Ken’s dinner special this evening:  Grilled Ono with Curry Basmati Rice and Cucumber Shrimp Salad in a Beurre Blanc Citrus Sauce. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, take a look at Friday night’s special (Farm Fresh Kona Kai Shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter and herbs and served […]

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Cameras Continue to Roll at Huggo’s

October 7, 2011 / Comments Off on Cameras Continue to Roll at Huggo’s

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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Mornings at Huggo’s: It’s Everything Ironman this Week!

October 6, 2011 / Comments Off on Mornings at Huggo’s: It’s Everything Ironman this Week!

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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Blogging Aloha from Huggo’s in Kailua-Kona

September 23, 2011 / 6 Comments

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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