Nick Provoost
Spotter since 2010
My spots (27)
Mayana Chocoladebar – Chocolate heaven
"Mayana Chocoladebar" in Ghent is for the 99.9% of us who like chocolate. They have four kinds of chocolate here; I always go for the darkest one of course
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Nick
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Oak – Living room cuisine
"Oak" is probably Ghent's best restaurant at the moment. You need to book 3 months in advance to set foot here, since the price and quality is exceptional.
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Nick
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Eetkaffee Multatuli – Fair food
"Eetkaffee Multatuli" in Ghent is a true hidden gem of a spot. Please, keep quiet about this restaurant as I don't want it to become more popular!
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Nick
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Noodlebar Ramen – Fresh - cosy - no-nonsense
"Noodlebar Ramen" is a fresh, cozy and no-nonsense noodle restaurant in Ghent. The owner has published several books on street food. I come here for lunch.
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Nick
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STAM – Ghent city museum
"STAM" is Ghent's city museum. It's located in the old abbey. I must say, if you haven't been to this museum, you haven't been in Ghent!
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Nick
Provoost
Simon Says – Time for coffee and much more
"Simon Says" in Ghent is more than a coffee bar. They offer breakfast, lunch and great cakes. I don't like coffee but it's said that theirs is the best.
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Nick
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Damberd – Discover Jazzy Ghent
"Damberd" is the best example of that they call a 'Belgisch bruin café' in Ghent and one of its oldest bards. Very popular with the jazz crowd!
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Nick
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Yoga-on-call – De-stress like a local
"Yoga-on-call" is a contemporary yoga studio in the heart of Ghent. All the teachers are enthusiastic and helpful and speak English. I'm always energized.
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Nick
Provoost
About me
About me
I finished my studies in international relations at Ghent University in 2002. After one more year of studies in Louvain-la-neuve (close to Brussels), I left to work in Vienna for 3 years. In 2006 I was happy to move back to my beloved Ghent. I’m currently employed at University College Ghent, where I’m involved in international projects, hosting of Erasmus students, etc.
In my free time I love to travel, to cook (mainly Belgian, Italian and Asian dishes), to explore the city, to visit restaurants, bars, theater, concerts, etc. If it comes to sports I try to swim and to do yoga on a regular basis.
Why Ghent?
With less than 300.000 inhabitants Ghent is not a huge city, but still it offers everything you need and expect from a city.
Ghent is permanently developing, without losing its historical past. It combines old and new architecture. Old buildings get a modern touch and a new function. The students bring in a vivid atmosphere. Here you don’t find a university campus, but the university buildings and the colleges are spread everywhere in town.
The people of Ghent can be quite stubborn, but not really narrow minded. It’s a great city to live in and a great city to explore as a tourist!
Where else can you find me online?
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Check out the interview with me on the Spotted by Local's blog
I also run a company which offers free guided tours in Ghent, iTours.be. You're more than welcome to join one of our tours!
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