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the Creek screams for ice cream
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TINY ice cream parlor in the
center of Cave Creek, right next to El Encanto, is one of a kind, and definitely gives Dairy Queen a run for their money in the dessert business. The City Creamery, a new ice cream shop in Cave Creek, delivers a friendly and welcoming environment all while serving up some of the best ice cream in town. When entering the creamery, one is instantly drawn to the churns on the right side of the entrance, where they produce small batches of ice cream to serve customers. These churns look like three-feettall wooden barrels with PVC pipe coming from the top. Each day, they have a slightly different set of flavors available depending on which kinds of ice cream they have been making, usually ranging between 10-15 different flavors. Opposite of the churns is a map of the United States where people are able to put small stickers indicating where they came from. Service was immediate as I was greeted as soon as I stepped foot through the door. The employees are clean cut, well mannered, and very friendly. They all seem like they genuinely like coming to work. I was able to sample a few different flavors when I visited so I began with the one on the menu that intrigued me the most: Jalapeno. At first, I was very concerned
that this concept of ice and spice would not pan out well, but I was delighted to be proven wrong. Beginning with the bland taste of vanilla, I was not too impressed, but about five seconds into letting the ice cream settle into my taste buds, I was hit with an overwhelming heat while it was treated by the vanilla. Overall, the Jalapeno ice cream is a fantastic, original idea. Originating in Virginia City, Montana, a town with a population of 198 as of 2016, the small creamery is focused less on quantity and more on quality. Everyday, the company produces minute batches of natural, handmade ice cream with no added preservatives. Now, the company has grown to have three locations in Virginia City, West Yellowstone, and Cave Creek. All of these towns have a relatively small population, with Cave Creek and Carefree having a combined population of about 9,200 people giving this location the potential to make more money while still maintaining the “small town” vibe. For those seeking something a little more tame, I would recommend the cookie dough ice cream. Made with chunks of real cookie dough, this ice cream delivers the pure sweet taste that everyone looks for in ice cream.
Sean Gannon tech editor
FLAVOR OVERLOAD, this ice cream shop is
home to many different flavors including classic Chocolate, Vanilla, Butter Pecan, and Mint Chip. The City Creamery is also home to unique flavors such as Licorice, Maple Nut, Wedded Bliss, Huckleberry Honey and Lavender, and Candied Jalapeno.
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WHERE TO GO FOR GAMEDAY
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HAROLD’S
BUFFALO CHIP
This bar and restaurant is a great place for all the Chicago Bears fans in town. A bell is rung every time their team makes a touchdown.
For all the Packers fans out there, The Buffalo Chip hosts cheese curd competitions, and sells season seat reservation
ROADHOUSE With over 16 large flat screen TV’s, and a tailgate tent, Harolds is great place for Steelers fans to watch their big game.
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