Allison Young Trails from p 27 North Mountain Breakfast: Moon Valley Café 502 East Thunderbird Road Lunch: Los Reyes de la Torta 9230 North Seventh Street Trail 44 at North Mountain means you don’t have to drive too far to get a good leg burn in Phoenix. After you complete the 1.7-mile loop, grab breakfast at Moon Valley Café, where the offerings include sizzling breakfast skillets, crispy bacon and hash browns, melt-in-your-mouth Belgian waffles, and mammoth housemade cinnamon and pecan rolls, plus daily $4.99 breakfast specials Monday through Friday, all served with a side of diner nostalgia, from the swivel counter stools to the dang good ROC2 coffee (free refills, of course). Or reward those hard-worked muscles with a behemoth sandwich from Los Reyes de la Torta. Whether you go with the meaty, melty Del Ray or the vegetarian Torta de Queso Fresco, these made-to- order tortas come out quick and hot, just what you need after all those steps. Pinnacle Peak Trail Breakfast: Eggstasy 20775 North Pima Road, Scottsdale Lunch: New York Bagels ’n Bialys 8876 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale Pinnacle Peak’s 3.5-mile out-and-back trail is popular, and for good reason: The boulder-studded trail in North Scottsdale is well-groomed, with sweeping views. Afterward, breakfast at Eggstasy at DC Ranch offers egg-cellent egg dishes with punny names (yes, you can order an Eggasm) — not that you can go wrong Allison Young Above Left: Order up at Moon Valley Cafe. Above: New York Bagels ’n Bialys. with the pancakes, skillets, or waffles. For carbs and comfort, local chain New York Bagels ’n Bialys has hole-y offerings that hit the spot, especially after a sweat sesh on the trail. Their bagels are baked daily, and flavored cream cheeses are mixed in-house. Order the popular open- face lox and cream cheese, or get a dozen bagels with a tub of cream cheese to go. And yes, you’ve earned a rugelach for the road. NOT FOR THE GEEZERS: 2022 CADILLAC XT6 PREMIUM I f you are in the market for a smaller SUV, then you need to stop what you are doing, head to your nearest Cadillac dealership and hop in the 2022 XT6 Premium if you can find one. They are incredible! Cadillac continues to hip up their exterior and the 2022 XT6 is the best Looks: Pick-Up: Handling: Comfort: I’ve seen to date. Throw out the old fogey vibes of yester-year and hop into a sleek, modern looking design. The 3.6L V6 and 9-speed transmission provide an extremely enjoyable drive. Peppy yet smooth but with some underlying power you can feel when you need it. The 310 hp is RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) Safety & Security: Value: Fuel Economy Overall: 2022 CADILLAC XT6 PREMIUM Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on 31 subtle but there when you need it. I was also very impressed by the fuel economy (18/25 MPG). The price tag of $70,340 still caters to the well to do but the median age of Cadillac will come down if they keep producing stylish, quality whips like the 2022 XT6 Premium. phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES MARCH 31ST– APRIL 6TH, 2022
