Spotter since 2009
About me
What started out as a 6-month internship at Unilever Portugal in 2001 has developed into a long-term relationship with Lisbon. And still going strong!
Although born and raised in the Netherlands, Portugal (and especially Lisbon) has become my second home. Lisbon was never a conscious choice, it just crossed my path. After several years of marketing ice creams and beer (not at the same time!), I am currently heading an interactive marketing agency here in Portugal.
When I was asked to join the Spotters of Lisbon I was doubly delighted. As a foreigner living abroad I really could recognize the value of a site like this one. And working in the field of digital marketing, I do not need to stress the power of the web.
I am fortunate enough to live in downtown Lisbon and I hope some of my enthusiasm of this beautiful city will rub off on you!
Good food is something I very much care about. Most of my spots are therefore about eating experiences, something of which there is no lack of in Lisbon. I would love to hear your thoughts on my posts, so feel free to “talk back”.
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Check out the interview with me on the Spotted by Local's blog
"Royal Café" is a nice, almost hidden place to have breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack in Lisbon. Their main specialties are natural, organic products.
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"Hotel Bairro Alto" is a luxury Lisbon hotel at an amazing location. I come here for the top-floor terrace - comfortable sofas, heating & a great view.
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"Tasca da Esquina" in Lisbon could be almost called the small, simple, down-to-earth restaurant at the corner, but it's run by famous chef Vitor Sobral!
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"Chafariz da Mãe de Água" is a restaurant in one of the former building in Lisbon's ancient water supply system. Here, there's water passing by your table.
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"Sol e Pesca" in Lisbon used to sell fishing equipment. Now it's a bar that uses the same theme: it follows the neighbourhood's harbor theme - very cool!
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"Sea Me" Lisbon, close to Praça Luis Camões, is a fish-and-seafood restaurant with a modern look and feel. My favorite spot there is right at the bar...
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"Nune's Real Marisqueira" is a restaurant in the Champion's League when it comes to fish & seafood in Lisbon. Protip: don't forget to drink lots of Sagres!
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