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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On The Road: Kachka in Portland, Oregon

Kachka in Portland, Oregon is cozy Russian restaurant that will leave you feeling like you've sat down at your favorite babushka's table. 

First Bite: Urban Hill

The new Urban Hill, located in the Post District in Downtown Salt Lake City, was designed to be a showstopper with a seafood-focused menu.

Where to Eat in Utah For New Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year surrounded by good friends and even better food. To make your reservation hunt easier, we rounded up our favorite restaurants in Utah offering delectable coursed meals, pairings...

Our Holiday Food Traditions at Salt Lake Magazine

Food is the heart of any gathering, and we got nostalgic around the food traditions that feed our families here at Salt Lake Magazine. So we decided to share our holiday food...

Where to Have a Holiday Hang in Salt Lake City

There are any number of reasons to escape the house and go hang out or host an informal party at a restaurant instead of home. Maybe you have a bunch of unwrapped...

Bring the Heat! Gifts for Lovers of All Things Spicy

I love spicy food. I'm the girl with a hot sauce bottle in the fridge at work. And in my car. I sprinkle red pepper profusely on every piece of pizza that...

Spanish-Inspired Cuisine at Mar | Muntanya

Hotel restaurants are best approached with a degree of prudence. Sometimes they are worth a special visit. Sometimes they are an extension of room service. And sometimes, they are only for the...

Downtown Winter Farmer’s Market in Salt Lake

I LOVE farmer's markets. I even started and ran the Sugar House Farmers Market for several years. That's how much I love farmer's markets. I love meeting the makers, growers, purveyors, and...

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