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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Food Crush: The ‘Utah Scone’

This month’s food crush might ruffle some feathers. So I ask that all those who believe that a scone is ONLY the English-style, crumbly biscuit-type tea bread…go ahead and turn the page....

Food Crush: Ube Ice Cream at Mint Tapas and Sushi

Mint Tapas and Sushi makes a vibrant purple Ube Ice Cream that is crush-worthy and the perfect bow on a tapas dinner.

Food Crush: Urban Hill Tableside S’mores

Just in time for summer, Urban Hill has come out with tableside s'mores as a DIY nostalgia dessert to cap a great meal.

Marmalade Brunch House Has Glam for the ‘Gram

Walking into Marmalade Brunch House in Salt Lake will turn you into an Instagram girlie, even if you aren’t on Instagram. This place is designed to show up and show off. With...

James Beard Spotlight: Table X Bread

This year, Utah had six semi-finalists on the 2024 James Beard Foundation List. Ahead of the June finalist announcement, we are spotlighting each of the nominees. Table X Bread—Outstanding Bakery Table X Bread is...

Food Crush: Parillada at Chile Tepin

In my book, a food crush is “a sudden, overwhelming appreciation for the flavors, textures, and culinary craftsmanship of a specific dish or ingredient, leading to a phase of repeated enjoyment and...

James Beard Spotlight: Chef Ali Sabbah

This year, Utah had six semi-finalists on the 2024 James Beard Foundation List. Ahead of the June finalist announcement, we are spotlighting each of the nominees. Ali Sabbah at Mazza Cafe—Best Chef Mountain...

James Beard Spotlight: Chef Dave Jones

This year, Utah had six semi-finalists on the 2024 James Beard Foundation List. Ahead of the June finalist announcement, we are spotlighting each of the nominees. Dave Jones at Log Haven—Best Chef Mountain...

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