December is shaping up to be a delicious month here at The Chef’s Table CdA. From our wonderful cooking classes that make the perfect night out to intimate private dinners and events crafted just for your group, we’re excited to bring all the flavor and fun to the holiday season. Whether you’re planning a festive gathering, hosting a company celebration or looking for a unique way to connect with friends and family, our team is ready to create an unforgettable experience.
As the holidays are quickly approaching, The Chef’s Table is filling up quickly with private events for the months of November and December. This month, they will be offering four cooking classes open to the public. Be sure to book your seat today for one (or more!) of these entertaining, and delicious, culinary events, before they sell out. All classes begin promptly at 6pm, with doors opening 15 minutes prior, at the GreenTent Station Event Center (2775 North Howard Street) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Registration can be found online at TheChefsTableCdA.TicketGoat.com.
If you’re looking to book your own private event with The Chef’s Table to treat family, friends or work staff this season, please email thechefstable.cda@gmail.com.
The Chef’s Table CdA is excited to announce their October 2025 class schedule! Be sure to register today to attend one (or more!) of these entertaining, and delicious, culinary events. All classes begin promptly at 6pm, with doors opening 15 minutes prior, at the GreenTent Station Event Center (2775 North Howard Street) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Registration can be found online at TheChefsTableCdA.TicketGoat.com.
The Chef’s Table CdA is excited to announce our September 2025 class schedule! Be sure to register today to attend one (or more!) of these entertaining, and delicious, culinary events. All classes begin promptly at 6pm, with doors opening 15 minutes prior, at the GreentTent Station Event Center (2775 North Howard Street) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Registration can be found online at TheChefsTableCdA.TicketGoat.com.
Tuesday, September 2 | $65
An Evening in India with Chef Lesa
A night in India, join Chef Lesa for a culinary adventure! Big bold spices, techniques and flavor! To begin your evening, we will create Cucumber Raita Salad, cukes on a bed of Greek yogurt with a sizzling spice drizzle. The main course will be Butter Chicken! Mouthwatering, delicately spiced chicken in a warm curry. This dish will be served with Mujadara, a spiced lentil and rice dish. Handmade buttery Naan will be served with dinner!
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | $65
An Evening in Vietnam with Chef Lesa
Vietnamese class is back! Join Chef Lesa for this high-demand class featuring a night full of big flavor and her famous Pho! To begin your evening, you will enjoy a traditional Sizzling Crepe! This is created with egg and filled with prawn, veggies and a bright sauce. For the main course … Pho Bo! A beef soup simmered for hours and served over rice noodles and topped with fresh herbs! For dessert, Chef Lesa will make her Banana Bread Pudding! Don’t wait on this one!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | $65
A Night in Havana with Chef Lesa
Treat yourself to a lovely Havana night with Chef Lesa. To begin your adventure, you will enjoy Ajiaco Soup, a rich broth with corn riblets, squash and sweet potato. For your main course, Chef Lesa will teach you how to make an authentic Mojo sauce that will smother a beautiful pork tenderloin … Mojo Pork! For dessert, she will be making the divine and traditional Guava Bars, sweet and tart with a dash of butter.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | $65
Southwest Chicken Two Ways with Chef Ricky
Get ready to fire up your tastebuds in a bold, flavor packed class that celebrates the smoky, spicy soul of southwest cuisine. Chef Ricky will teach you how to dominate on the grill to create a Spatchcock chicken, crispy skin and juicy meat! The meat will be shredded to create rich, creamy green Chile enchiladas bubbling with melty goodness! the next dish will utilize the chicken into sliders with all the good toppings! for sides, Chef Ricky will make a pot of his Charro beans laden with bacon and brown sugar. There will also be a tangy slaw. Join us for this culinary journey where smoke meets spice, come hungry…. leave inspired!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | $65
Chinese Takeout with Chef Lesa
Enjoy some of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes with Chef Lesa! You will begin your evening enjoying a bowl of piping hot Egg Drop Soup. The next dish will be Cashew Chicken, loaded with juicy chicken and veggies all stir fried in a divine sauce and crunchy cashews. The final dish is a traditional Egg Foo Young, soft and savory topped with a traditional gravy.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | $65
A Night in Korea with Chef Lesa
Join Chef Lesa for one of her favs! This cuisine has mild heat, and a little sweet! Homemade Kimchee will be a technique taught and enjoyed in class. The first dish will be a Gochujang Chicken Boa, a fluffy steamed bun with a spiced glazed chicken, topped with pickled veggies. Your main course will be Bibimbap bowls filled with steamed rice, bulgogi beef, stir-fried Asian vegetables and topped with a gooey fried egg!
The Chef’s Table CdA is excited to announce our August 2025 class schedule! Be sure to register today to attend one (or more!) of these entertaining, and delicious, culinary events. All classes begin promptly at 6pm, with doors opening 15 minutes prior, at the GreentTent Station Event Center (2775 North Howard Street) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Registration can be found online at TheChefsTableCdA.TicketGoat.com.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | $60
A Night in the Philippines with Chef Lesa
Join Chef Lesa on Tuesday, August 5, to experience a Night in the Philippines, where Chef Lesa will take you on a journey for your tastebuds! To begin the night will be Hand-Rolled Lumpia filled with sliced pork and a sweet chili sauce. The next dish is Pork Dinakdakan, pork belly cooked in many spices, shishito peppers and jasmine rice. For dessert, Chef Lesa will make you Bibingka Cake with fresh coconut and pineapple … and it’s gluten free!
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | $100
Sushi with Chef Travis
Join Chef Travis for an exciting sushi class where you’ll learn to create your own delicious sushi rolls! We’ll feature a variety of fresh ingredients, including salmon, tuna and Hamachi ( yellowtail), along with plenty of exciting options for building your perfect sushi roll. You’ll have the freedom to choose your favorite ingredients and get creative, whether you prefer fish or vegetarian options. It’s a fun hands-on experience designed for sushi lovers of all skill levels. Come roll up some tasty memories!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | $65
An Evening in Thailand with Chef Lesa
Join Chef Lesa on Tuesday, August 12, for her highly requested Thai class! To begin, your tastebud adventure, you will enjoy her famous Thai Basil Beef Rolls, like a bring roll but savory. For the main course you will enjoy her famous Thai Yellow Curry made with coconut cream and fresh veggies. To complete your night, the chef will prepare Mango Sago, a lovely tapioca-style pudding with fresh mango.
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | $60
South of the Border with Chef Lesa
Join Chef Lesa on Thursday, August 14, as she takes you on a flavor-packed journey through Mexico. She will be making Handmade Tortillas and Roasted Tomato Salsa. You will enjoy these delights along with Scratch Refried Beans and Chile Rellenos, with a light crisp batter and oozing with cheese. Don’t miss this!
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
TBD
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | $100
Sushi with Chef Travis
Join Chef Travis for an exciting sushi class where you’ll learn to create your own delicious sushi rolls! We’ll feature a variety of fresh ingredients, including salmon, tuna and Hamachi ( yellowtail), along with plenty of exciting options for building your perfect sushi roll. You’ll have the freedom to choose your favorite ingredients and get creative, whether you prefer fish or vegetarian options. It’s a fun hands-on experience designed for sushi lovers of all skill levels. Come roll up some tasty memories!
The Coeur d’Alene community is heartbroken by the tragic events that unfolded yesterday afternoon in our town. Our thoughts and prayers are with our brave firefighters and first responders, especially those who lost their lives in the line of duty. We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones and all who are grieving. This loss is felt deeply across our entire community. 💔
The Chef’s Table CdA is excited to announce our July 2025 class schedule! Be sure to register today to attend one (or more!) of these entertaining, and delicious, culinary events. All classes begin promptly at 6pm, with doors opening 15 minutes prior, at the GreentTent Station Event Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Registration can be found online at TheChefsTableCdA.TicketGoat.com.
The Coeur d’Alene Garden Club, a 501c3 nonprofit, brings people together through a shared love of plants and community. From meetings and presentations to field trips and their much-loved annual Garden Tour, the club is all about learning, growing, and making our town a more beautiful place—one garden at a time.
Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene returns Sunday, June 22, 2025—and it’s one of the most scenic and athlete‑friendly races in North America. Set against the backdrop of pristine Lake Coeur d’Alene, the half‑Ironman challenges participants with a 1.2‑mile swim, a 56‑mile hilly bike and a 13.1‑mile run through historic lakeside neighborhoods.
Partnering with Make-A-Wish Foundation Idaho, Jitterz Espresso is sponsoring 2-1/2-year-old Vivian, who is battling Leukemia. Stop by any Jitterz location now through June 28, 2025, to help make Vivian’s wish of traveling to Disney World with her family come true. (A total of $10,000 is what is needed to fulfill a wish.) In honor of Jitterz “Wish Kid” Vivian, who loves princesses, unicorns, and her two older brothers and baby sister, let’s come together as a community, buy your favorite Jitterz drink, and purchase a raffle ticket for $10 (or make a direct donation to Vivian’s wish) with a chance to win Free Jitterz Coffee for a Month! Three lucky winners will be drawn on July 1, 2025.
My name is Jillian, and I have been an editor and writer here in Coeur d’Alene since 2006, during which time I’ve had the opportunity to work for nine publications across North Idaho, into Spokane and as far as Gig Harbor, Washington. I am grateful to have the opportunity to now focus all my attention, energy and passion on my local community, finding and sharing heartfelt stories, spotlighting the incredible people, showcasing local businesses, organizations and nonprofits, and of course highlighting the many wonderful events our area has to offer.
