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hen Jim and Jean-Marie Bellington opened LazyG Brewhouse in Prescott, Arizona it marked a major milestone for the beer enthusiasts. The Bellingtons had dreamed for years of opening their own craft brewery and restaurant and found the perfect spot, an old trailer park near Granite Creek. They bought the property in 2007, but took their time researching, dreaming, and planning every detail before opening the LazyG on Labor Day, 2019.
The LazyG design and setting is long on personality. The Bellingtons decided to stick with the history of the property, adopting the name of the original 1945 LazyG trailer park. 76 TG MAGAZINE FA L L 2021
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They also incorporated a small vintage travel trailer into their logo. Featuring a mix of modern and rustic aesthetics, the atmosphere is one hundred percent relaxed. Interior walls are covered with sheets of corrugated metal, managing to create a sense of clean urban lines while still feeling comfortable. Hungry LazyG patrons can choose from a menu of sandwiches, salads and appetizers that Jean-Marie described as “upscaled comfort food.” Popular dishes include the Rueben sandwich, their burgers, and the grilled cheese of the day. They also offer healthy salads and try to include vegan and gluten-free options. Jean-Marie is understandably proud of the restaurant. “I mean, we won best restaurant in Prescott this year from the Courier (newspaper), so I’d say our restaurant’s pretty darn good,” she said. But, of course, most people come to LazyG for the beer. There is a beer for just about every taste, including stouts, lagers, and
