Your one-stop destination for food, wine, shopping and so much more
By Jillian Chandler
From the moment you walk in the door, The Culinary Stone in Coeur d’Alene entices one’s culinary senses; it’s an experience unlike any other you’ll find in the Inland Northwest. This unique specialty store encompasses a variety of shared experiences for the community — cooking classes, wine tastings, social club, events and more.
The Kitchen Store
At the heart of The Culinary Stone is 3,000 square feet of home and kitchen retail products. The store serves as an abundant resource for the Coeur d’Alene community and surrounding areas to shop high-quality brands and top-of-the-line specialty kitchen items that suit the needs of any home. The Culinary Stone works with an extensive selection of local and nationwide vendors to offer a wide variety of gourmet foods, small appliances, pots and pans, kitchen supplies, cutlery, tableware, gifts, home goods and décor.
“It’s a breathtaking space, and we’ve worked hard to fill it carefully with beautiful products,” smiles James Culp, merchandising manager.
The Wine
The Culinary Stone’s robust wine program features a curated collection of wines from the Pacific Northwest, California, and spanning the world. The Wine Club offers a specialty tier that expertly pairs wines with gourmet goods, available to take home right from The Culinary Stone — the only wine program in the area with this offering! Unique educational and wine tasting opportunities with winemakers allow guests to learn about the wine directly from the makers themselves while exploring different varietals and tasting character profiles of the new and familiar. Their resident sommelier, Sharon Irvine, The Wine Maven, is a Certified American Wine Expert, holds a Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits from Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), and a Level 3 Award in Wines from WSET.
The Classes
A variety of cooking classes are offered throughout the week, taught by professional chefs, as well as special guest chefs from restaurants in the surrounding area. During these classes, guests have the opportunity to explore their own skills in the kitchen, getting hands-on experience learning new, delightful cuisine from different cultures, with recipes to take home.
The Marketplace
The Culinary Stone’s Marketplace celebrates its first anniversary in August 2024. Last year’s renovation welcomed a more inviting space where customers can share a meal, work remotely, or enjoy a lovely libation at the end of the day. Now serving Evans Brothers Coffee, the menu features not only delightful pastries but specialty sandwiches (cold and hot), soups and refreshing salads.
This expansion drove the vision for the all-new Marketplace Social Club — a unique experience that brings together friends, neighbors and guests to share fun games while enjoying good food (like the new artisan charcuterie plates) and drinks (wine and craft beer by the glass, wine cocktails and mocktails), with live music filling the space during the weekends.
The Events
Speaking of live music … The Culinary Stone’s most popular summer event series is back for another season — BBQ & Bands. Every Friday at 5pm, June through September, listen to live music featuring top local artists and relax outdoors on the spacious patio with beverage in hand while The Culinary Stone team grills up their favorite summer dishes.
The Culinary Stone is also a great space for hosting private events, including bridal parties and dinners, showers, business meetings or specialty classes.
“We want our guests to feel at home when they visit The Culinary Stone,” expresses Lesa LeBeau, the new events manager and lead chef. “But, more importantly, we want them to remember the experience. I always say that ‘food is love,’ and at the heart of The Culinary Stone is the dedication to nourish our community with everything we have to offer.”
The Culinary Stone
2129 N. Main St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
208.277.4116
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