Drinking with the locals, even though you’re not one

It’s tough to find a place that appeals to both out-of-town visitors and year-round residents, but we’ve got one. Not only does Crazy Ed’s lure in tourists by the busload with its kitschy, Disney-like Western Town attraction on its property, the Cave Creek brew pub also attracts a fair amount of locals who come for its tasty selection of seven or eight signature beers (depending on the season) that come straight from its on-premises microbrewery available either in bottles or on tap.

Crazy Ed’s Satisfied Frog Patrons relax in the county bunker’s saloon or beer garden, sucking down the popular Chili Beer (which packs a major kick), as well as equally favored Ocotillo Ale, Lemon Lager, and Black Mountain Gold stout. There’s also the crisp Frog Light ale, Pinnacle Peak Porter, and an unnamed wheat beer that tastes great with some of the down-home comfort food straight from the kitchen, including delicious Arizona fried chicken, barbecued ribs, or sirloin steaks.

Crazy Ed’s Satisfied Frog: 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-3317 www.satsifiedfrog.com Map