July 6, 2014
Il Lupino
Dating back to the times of ancient Rome, Palatino was one of civilization’s most prosperous cities, a place where the rich and powerful lived in brazen luxury. So, when Waikiki’s Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar put out an Italian-inspired…
June 15, 2014
Il Lupino
Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar in Waikiki may be located in the heart of Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiiian Center, but somehow while sitting in the restaurant’s courtyard I felt as if I had escaped into a little Italian…
May 18, 2014
Il Lupino
In a day and age when the convenience of pre-packaged foods and short cuts in the kitchen dominate our food culture, stumbling upon an age-old cooking technique, such as making pasta from scratch, is a moment to savor. I learned…
April 13, 2014
Eggs 'n Things, Il Lupino, YuZu
We all like to believe that, like a fine wine, we get better with age. While that may be true for a lucky few, my mother taught me well, advising me to take precautionary measures against aging while I’m still…
March 16, 2014
HASR Bistro, Il Lupino, Kahai Street Kitchen
What represents the beautiful islands we live in more than sunshine, rainbows and aloha? Ahi, of course! From a fish fanatic standpoint, “lucky we live Hawaii,” specifically for this reason. Ahi, also known as yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna, is…
February 9, 2014
Il Lupino
There is one thing I can never resist giving into: Italian food. Pasta is, after all, one of my main food groups (the other two being anything and everything). Tucked away on the lower level of Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center…
December 29, 2013
Il Lupino
Although Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar is ostensibly Italian, its owner Wolfgang Zwiener and his son Peter Zwiener, the restaurant’s managing partner and president, are, in fact, German. Regarded as highly respected restaurateurs — both nationally and internationally —…
November 24, 2013
Il Lupino, Max's of Manila, Seafood Village Chinese Cuisine
When the Spice Girls lit up music charts with their 1997 hit single, “Spice Up Your Life,” who knew their message would have a profound meaning in the realm of good eats? It turns out my favorite pop band growing…
October 6, 2013
Il Lupino
Dining alfresco at Il Lupino is a tranquil time to savor dolce far niente, named by Italians for the sweet act of doing nothing. Take a deep breath, listen to the chirping birds and watch the international mix of passersby…
August 25, 2013
Il Lupino
Located in Royal Hawaiian Center, Il Lupino Trattoria and Wine Bar seems a world away from the busy Waikiki streets right outside the restaurant doors. A tranquil and relaxing getaway, the eatery serves up traditional Italian cuisine. Currently, the menu…
