Lydia Martinez

Lydia Martinez is a freelance food, travel, and culture writer. She has written for Salt Lake Magazine, Suitcase Foodist, and Utah Stories. She is a reluctantly stationary nomad who mostly travels to eat great food. She is a sucker for anything made with lots of butter and has been known to stay in bed until someone brings her coffee. Do you have food news? Send tips to lydia@saltlakemagazine.com
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The Gingerbread Architects Behind Grand America’s Beloved Holiday Tradition 

Every year, the Grand America Hotel transforms its shop windows into a winter wonderland, a walkable storybook of holiday spirit. And every year, Chef Xavier Baudinet, the Executive Pastry Chef, figuratively swaps...

Talking Restaurant Design with Rachel Hodson

Interviewing Rachel Hodson was a full circle moment for me. In 2010, I launched the Sugar House Farmers Market, and Rachel, who was the owner of the food periodical Edible Wasatch, was...

Brunch, Italian Style: Savor a Taste of Italy at Matteo

Matteo is now open for brunch. And with Italian-style comfort food gracing the table along with a mix of breakfast and lunch options

Food Crush: Dosas at Saffron Valley

Savory, crispy and buttery comfort  This month, I’m crushing on an old favorite that I just fell back in love with: the Ghee Dosa from Saffron Valley in Utah are Southern India’s answer...

Food Crush: Italian Beef at Deadpan Sandwich 

Lydia's Food Crush, the Italian Beef at Deadpan Sandwich is one of the best things on bread since meat. It is rich, cheesy, and tangy.

Caputo’s Annual Chocolate Festival: A Journey Through Chocolate and Spice

Caputo's annual Chocolate Festival is back, and this year's event will be an immersive experience, taking guests on a journey along the famed spice route of the Middle East

Four Themed Bars We’re Loving Right Now

Four themed bars to match any vibe. Get the perfect selfie, visit Tokyo, game it up, or discover a hidden speakeasy. All here in Salt Lake!

Leaving Las Vegas: Escape the Bright Lights of the City and Explore Outside

Fall in Las Vegas is the perfect time to escape the crowds, the lights and The Strip and venture outdoors to the desert. The weather is Goldilocks perfect, and plenty of adventures...

Lydia Martinez

Lydia Martinez is a freelance food, travel, and culture writer. She has written for Salt Lake Magazine, Suitcase Foodist, and Utah Stories. She is a reluctantly stationary nomad who mostly travels to eat great food. She is a sucker for anything made with lots of butter and has been known to stay in bed until someone brings her coffee. Do you have food news? Send tips to lydia@saltlakemagazine.com