Stone Creek Kitchen
465 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Monterey (831) 393-1042, stonecreekkitchen.com
Say you want to make a memorable meal for a dinner party. What is your first step? Mailing the invitations, of course. Next up is this gourmet kitchen shop, where you’ll find craft beer, choice wine, shiny kitchen implements and key ingredients like olive oil and spices. But you say you don’t know how to cook. Well, Stone Creek also offers cooking classes. And they have prepared foods at the ready, including salads, sandwiches, pastas, fish, sides and paella. There. You are officially out of excuses. We’ll be waiting for your invite.