Erica O'Hara

1 month ago | thesaucemag.com | Erica O'Hara

Londoners will use any excuse to pretend we’re on holiday, even if it’s just moving dinner a few feet closer to a body of water. Luckily, London has heaps of riverside restaurants where you can dine with a view and delude yourself into thinking you’re in Sicily – or at least Zone 2’s version of it. From chic rooftops on the Southbank to seafood spots in Richmond, these waterside restaurants are the next best thing to a Mediterranean getaway (and far less sandy).

1 month ago | thesaucemag.com | Erica O'Hara

For too many years, really good Mexican food was hard to come by in London. But thankfully, the winds of flavour have shifted, and suddenly the city’s gone all in on amazing Mexican cuisine. Top-notch tacos are popping up everywhere, from swanky restaurants to street food stalls, with some so authentically brilliant, they’d give Mexico City a run for its pesos.

1 month ago | thesaucemag.com | Erica O'Hara

The couples’ getaway: a sacred tradition where lovebirds escape the daily grind for a fleeting window of romance, room service, and hopefully a bathtub that fits two. Whether you’re newly-weds, nearly-weds, or just want to skip this week’s argument over whose turn it is to take the bins out, a UK mini-break at a romantic hotel could be just the thing this Spring. Now, we’re not saying a sexy staycation is a fix for everything.

1 month ago | thesaucemag.com | Erica O'Hara

There’s something quite thrilling about pretending to break the law… even if the only thing you’re actually guilty of is paying £15 for a cocktail served in a teacup. Welcome to the world of London’s speakeasy bars: where the drinks are strong, the cocktails are quirky, and the entrances are hidden behind bookcases, faux fridges, and secret staircases. No, these aren’t real Prohibition-era drinking dens (we like our gin legal).

1 month ago | thesaucemag.com | Erica O'Hara

Battersea Power Station has had one heck of a glow-up of late. Once a coal-guzzling giant keeping London’s lights on, it’s recently been reborn as one of the city’s most exciting lifestyle destinations, packed with luxury shops, buzzing bars, and, most importantly, an outstanding lineup of excellent restaurants. The London landmark is now a foodie’s paradise, whether you’re after a laidback brunch, a seafood feast, or dinner with a view of those iconic chimneys.