Kailua-Kona Archives - Page 7 of 12

Gone Fishing!

May 27, 2013 / Comments Off

Happy Memorial Day to all our friends. We’re remembering all of those who served with warm aloha. Cruising through Kailua-Kona on this picture-postcard beautiful day, we couldn’t resist snapping this picture — another Huggo’s fisherman in training!

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

April 14, 2013 / Comments Off

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 […]

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

April 10, 2013 / Comments Off

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 […]

What a Dinner, What a Show!

March 8, 2013 / Comments Off

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 […]

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.

Mark Your Calendars for the Announcement of the OTR Grand Prize Photo Contest Winner

January 25, 2013 / Comments Off

The judges are huddling now, working to determine a grand prize winner and runner up in the On the Rocks Photo Contest. Winners have been selected from contest submissions over the past several months and now the difficult task of choosing the two very best photos taken in 2012 at On the Rocks (Huggo’s sister restaurant […]

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!

Kudos Chef Ken!

December 30, 2012 / Comments Off

Kona Dave, left, congratulates Chef Ken Schloss on his much deserved promotion! The multi-talented chef Ken Schloss joined our Huggo’s ohana in 2011 as Executive Chef, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the post. His amazing culinary talent, team building management style, constant menu innovations — not to mention a smile so bright it […]

Our Divine Miss B!

December 28, 2012 / 1 Comment

Long-time friend and Huggo’s regular Brenda LeClair (aka Miss B by our Huggo’s ohana) celebrated her 65th birthday with friends during a super special happy hour at Huggo’s lounge. Her very favorite dish is sashimi, so our chefs surprised Brenda and friends with an entire fish plated and delivered to the bar — lol!

This Just in…More Raves from Recent Guests!

December 11, 2012 / Comments Off

Mainland visitor Marie Leaman celebrated her birthday at On The Rocks (Huggo’s our sister restaurant just next door) with several of her friends. She took time on her return home to send us a note that reads in part: “You guys Rock! Best food we found in all of Hawaii, including Oahu, Maui and Kauai. […]