Donato Loperfido, formerly of Donato's and 'Elua, launched a new venture yesterday, Sapori Enoteca and Birreria, a wine and beer bar. The new establishment will be in a familiar spot: the one formerly occupied by 'Elua (and L'Uraku before it) at 1341 Kapi'olani Blvd. Partnering with Loperfido is wine expert and Advertiser columnist Cynthia Fenner, formerly wine specialist for Neiman Marcus here.

Sapori will serve small plates by Loperfido with wine pairings, and wine and beer flights as well. There will be late-night dining and live jazz.

GOING COCONUTTY FOR HOLIDAYS

Honolulu Cookie Co. introduces a new line for the holidays, the Coconut Collection — fresh-flaked coconut added to its original shortbread cookie dough. After baking in the company's trademark pineapple shape, the cookies are liberally dusted with coconut. The company also stocks cookie-filled ornaments to hang on the tree and dip into through the season. Packaging includes tins, boxes or lauhala baskets. The cookies sell for $9.95 for a 16-cookie box.

— Wanda A. Adams