Emma O’Connell
Spotter since 2017
About me
About me
Originally born and reared in Ireland, I've been living in Zürich since 2007 and am proud to call it my home! In the summer I can be found chilling by the lake, hiking in the hills and floating down the river. In winter, I hit the nearby slopes or hibernate in a cosy café in town.
Regardless of what I'm up to, there'll always be some good food involved. I'm a self-employed caterer and food blogger, so love to grab inspiration in the form of lots of bites and sips :).
Why Zurich
Having grown up with the unpredictability of Irish weather, I love the definite seasons here on the continent. The city is truly kitted out for the outdoor life, with great parks, beer gardens, cycle routes and walking trails.
The bar and restaurant scene is also vibrant and exciting. Along with some old faithfuls, there are loads of new places popping up on street corners to try out. There's everything here from great Middle Eastern to poké bowls to top-notch ice cream.
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My spots (15)
Motorrad Hangar
Motorbike garage and bar
"Motorrad Hangar" is the perfect garage & bar for motorbike enthusiasts visiting Zurich. My husband is a hardened biker and I'm also slowly becoming a fan.
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Einzigart
Quirky local shop
"Einzigart" in Zurich is a treasure trove of gorgeous things you never knew you needed. I like it for thoughtful, ethical gift ideas for someone special!
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Beetnut
Plant eaters paradise
"Beetnut" in Zurich is my suggestion for all plant lovers and vegetarians out there! These guys specialize in porridge, buddha bowls, salads and smoothies.
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Il Pentagramma
Panini pleasure
"Il Pentagramma" in Zurich makes the best sandwiches, or paninis, in the whole city. I almost always get the 'Goloso', and like that there's no pretension.
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Barfüsser
Fresh sushi in the old town
"Barfüsser" has long been part of Zurich's cultural history of tolerance and openness. Today they're also a restaurant which offer some of the best sushi!
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Kennedy's Irish Pub
Cozy home away from home
"Kennedy's Irish Pub" is my home away from home in Zurich - I had sworn I would avoid the expat trap, but this pub tought me that you can have it all...
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Café Noir
Unadulaterated, delicious coffee
"Café Noir" Zurich is fairly small and the decor is unaffected and cozy, but of course the thing that really does the talking here is the coffee...
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Kaisin
A yummy bowl of poké
"Kaisin" in Zurich's Europaallee is a poke bowl and sushi burrito restaurant and it's my favorite! It's perfect for a quick, healthy lunch...
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