Grilled Picanha: Crispy Fat Cap, Wood-Fired
How to grill picanha (top sirloin cap) the Brazilian way: cut with the grain, salt only, render the fat cap first, sear hard and slice thin. Plus why picanha is...
This guide lists the grill, hearth and outdoor-kitchen stores we found in 3 Idaho cities, with each store's location and what it carries. Store stock, hours and addresses change, so call ahead before you visit.
Idaho's grilling season is shaped by hot, dry Treasure Valley summers and cold mountain winters, so most outdoor cooking is concentrated from late spring through early fall.
If you would rather not shop in person, Arteflame ships its corten-steel fire pit grills directly to homes in Idaho. See buying an Arteflame in Idaho below.
Cities in this guide: Boise, Meridian, Nampa
The Sear Makes the Steak, And Arteflame Makes the Sear
A typical gas grill runs cooler, so a steak needs more time over the heat before it browns. The Arteflame’s center grate reaches 1,000°F, so you get a deep crust fast while the inside stays juicy.
Grill stores in Boise
Boise's dry, high-desert summers make for a long outdoor cooking season, while winters bring enough cold and snow to push most grilling under cover.
- Jim's Appliance & Furniture (1115 S. Lusk St.): Long-running showroom carrying Lynx, Coyote and Alfresco built-in outdoor kitchen brands plus smokers, pizza ovens and griddles; handles full outdoor kitchen build-outs.
- Fireplace Wholesale (W President Dr.): Fireplace and stove showroom that is also an authorized Fire Magic grill dealer with built-in barbecues on display.
A 1,000°F Sear for a Steakhouse-Style Crust
The Arteflame’s center grill grate reaches 1,000°F, the kind of intense, direct heat steakhouses sear with, so you get a crisp crust while the inside stays as rare as you like it.
Grill stores in Meridian
Meridian grills sit outside through Idaho winters, sharing Boise's high-desert climate just down the valley.
- Patio Life (N Eagle Rd): Showroom focused on outdoor furniture and hot tubs, with grills as part of backyard build-outs.
- The Modern BBQ Store (150 S Ten Mile Rd #110): Locally owned since 2022 by Corbin Clark; carries pellet and offset smokers, gas and charcoal grills, and fire pits, plus local rub brands and grilling classes.
- Home-center chains: Lowe's (West Overland Road), Home Depot.
Grill stores in Nampa
Nampa shares the Treasure Valley's hot, dry summers and cold winters with its neighbors Boise and Meridian.
- D&B Supply (3200 12th Ave Rd): Regional farm-and-ranch chain store and authorized grill dealer stocking Traeger (including the Woodridge Pro, Timberline XL, and Ironwood), plus Weber, Blackstone, and Camp Chef grills and accessories.
- Home-center chains: Home Depot (Nampa Blvd/Marketplace), Lowe's (Nampa Blvd/Marketplace).
Buying an Arteflame in Idaho
Arteflame grills are round corten-steel fire pits with a solid carbon-steel cooktop ring. The center of the cooktop runs hottest and the outer edge cooler, so you can sear and cook gently at the same time while guests stand around the fire. They come in 20-inch, 30-inch and 40-inch sizes, plus a fire pit with cooktop. Arteflame sells direct and ships to your door; every grill carries a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Compare the models on the Arteflame store page, or browse grill stores in other states.
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Don't take our word for it; Arteflame has been featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart's blog, Barbecue Bible and FLOWER Magazine.
Steven Raichlen
Award-winning cookbook author
"It looks like a Claus Oldenburg sculpture. It functions like a wood burning grill & plancha. It's great for steak, fragile fish, veggies and everything in between."
Forbes
Business magazine
"The Arteflame will be the food and fun focal point of any backyard and is equally at home on a prepared surface or grass lawn."
Martha Stewart
Award-winning cook
"I love this grill - it's made of half-inch carbon steel and corten "weathering" steel with a cooktop that heats from the center."
Barbecue Bible
Barbecue & grill recipes
"If the mythic gods of fire had an earthy temple, the Arteflame grill could serve as its baptismal font. Its design, at once primeval and modern, symbolizes mankind's relationship with the awesome power of fire."
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Crisp and Golden Mac and Cheese Cakes on the Grill
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Texas-Style Open-Fire Brisket: Seared & Wrapped on the Arteflame
Master this Texas-style open-fire brisket cooked entirely on the Arteflame grill. By searing on the center grate and wrapping to render on the flat top, you get perfectly tender, juicy...
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Beer Candied Bacon on the Grill
Transform standard thick-cut bacon into a sweet, savory appetizer with a dark stout and brown sugar glaze, perfectly caramelized on a flat-top grill.
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Sichuan Peppercorn Duck Breasts with Plum-Poblano Sauce
Render the perfect crispy skin with these Sichuan Peppercorn Duck Breasts, paired with a smoky, sweet, and spicy charred plum-poblano sauce.
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Grilled and Smothered Artichokes on the Arteflame
Tender artichoke halves charred over high heat and smothered in rich garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.
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Grilling Perfect Brisket on the Arteflame
Achieve a deep crust with this low-and-slow beef brisket recipe, utilizing natural heat zones for a perfect sear and incredibly tender finish.
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Grilled Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings on the Arteflame
Transform the trending crispy rice paper dumplings into a wood-fired masterpiece. Cooked on the Arteflame flat steel griddle for a shatteringly crisp crust and savory, high-protein filling.
