Local Eats

Katie Stillert had a vision. Bring a piece of her time spent living in Europe to downtown Coeur d’Alene. As a teacher, she had the opportunity to travel the world and be immersed in other cultures. While living in Germany, Katie had the opportunity to work together with an incredibly talented master gelato maker. After eleven years of living overseas, Katie decided to move her family to Coeur d’Alene to be close to her family who lives here. As she explored our beautiful and vibrant downtown area, her vision slowly started to become clearer and Gelato by the Lake was born. Katie wanted to produce high-quality, internationally recognized gelato with an energetic experience in North Idaho. The first of its kind, Gelato by the Lake is committed to learning, sourcing and growing with and for our thriving community. So, just what is gelato? Italian in origin, gelato is frozen similar to traditional ice cream. It is made with a base of butterfat whole milk and unlike ice cream, generally does not contain egg yolk. Gelato contains 70% less air giving it a density and richness that truly sets it apart.

Served at ten to fifteen degrees warmer than American ice cream gives Gelato a richer flavor profile. It is also churned at a slower speed making it smoother, creamier, silkier and denser. Consistency and knowledge in the preparation of gelato is key which is why Katie enlisted Marco Napolitano, master gelato chef at Gelato by the Lake. Marco was born and raised in Italy and started making gelato in his parent’s business at the age of 16. He has been featured on many German television shows and won multiple awards for his gelato.

Katie actually worked for Marco at his gelato shop in Germany and they had a common dream of bringing authentic gelato to North America. While the pandemic caused massive slow downs for them, Katie persevered and opened Gelato by the Lake on July 4th, 2020 and made the gelato herself with Marco coaching via facetime. He was able to join her in September of 2020.

Their flavors change often to help provide a personal experience that coincides with the season and product availability. They pride themselves on producing a natural product that will always be served without GMOs, hydrogenated fats or synthetic colorings. w

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GELATO BY THE LAKE

Coeur d’Alene’s sweetest new addition is located at 217 E. Sherman Ave Summer hours // 11 am -9pm (or later)

www.gelatobythelake.com

208.930.1121

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ACTIVE FAMILY HEALTHCARE

provides you with unsurpassed quality care in a welcoming and trusting environment. We offer same-day appointments and an on-call provider available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week!

Accepting New Patients 208.758.0560

Megan Reed

FNP-BC | MSN

Jennifer S. Fletcher

FNP-C | Owner

Jana Pederson

DNP | FNP-C

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Accepting most insurances and excellent cash pay prices!

919 W Canfield Avenue | Coeur d'Alene | www.activefamilyhealthcare.com