Sam Choy's Poke Contest Archives

Huggo’s Intern — Another Big Winner!

March 24, 2013 / Comments Off

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 […]

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

March 17, 2013 / Comments Off

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 […]

You Ask,We Deliver: Chef Ken’s Ahi Poke Tower Recipe!

April 20, 2012 / 3 Comments

Let Chef Ken do the work and enjoy this tasty dish at Huggo’s! And now you can impress family and friends by creating it at home, as well, with the recipe provided by Chef Ken below. This dish took second place in Sam Choy’s Annual Poke Contest earlier this year — congrats Chef and thanks for sharing! […]

Double the Fun; Double the Tasty Treats!

March 28, 2012 / Comments Off

Looking for the perfect date night? Make a fast track to Kailua-Kona’s waterfront on Sunday evenings where award-winning musician LT Smooth rocks the house at Huggo’s on the Rocks — incredible vocals and guitar mastery from traditional Hawaiian, classic Spanish guitar and Latino Salsa to good time Rock ‘n Roll. Kick back and enjoy the vibe […]

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 […]