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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First Bite: Roux

Roux has a lot going for it: kind and knowledgeable staff, a curated menu, a fusion-y culinary flair, and a crisp wine and beer list.

James Beard Spotlight: Valter’s Osteria

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. Valter's Osteria—Outstanding Hospitality We were all collectively heartbroken...

East Meets West at Thai-American Diner Uncle Jeffi’s

Sharing a parking lot with their signature restaurant, FAV Bistro, is Uncle Jeffi’s, the latest concept by Anny Sooksri and Jeff Kelsch. Walking in, you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a classic...

Frankie & Essl’s Has the Best Breakfast Sandwich in Town

Macy and Clint McClellan, co-founders and owners of Frankie and Essl’s were inspired by the breakfast sandwich shops of the Pacific Northwest and decided that our fair city needed a spot to...

James Beard Spotlight: Chef David Chon

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. David Chon at Bar Nohm—Best Chef Mountain...

James Beard Spotlight: Chef Nick Zocco

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. Nick Zocco at Urban Hill—Best Chef...

Cocktails + Vibes: The Best Themed Bars in Salt Lake

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!

Turkish Sand Coffee at Kahve Cafe

How her charming shop in an old Victorian mansion near downtown Salt Lake City came to be. Kahve means coffee in Turkish, and Kahve Cafe was a dream.

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