Local Chick – Michelle Nazzari

By James Hutton on February 17, 2016 in People

Name | Michelle Nazarri
Suburb | North Bondi

North Bondi’s Michelle Nazzari is the brains behind Fonzarelli electric scooters. She shares her local favourites with The Beast…

How long have you lived here?
I’ve been in the area for about eight years now.

What’s your favourite beach?
Clovelly, because the cement landscape makes me feel like I’m in Italy; someone once told me that the Italians actually built it. I brought my Italian relatives here when they visited Sydney and they were more impressed with our classic beaches like Tamarama and Bondi. I guess Clovelly is a bit same-same for them.

What’s your favourite eatery?
Raw Bar in Bondi is my favourite for dinner and Mentmore & Morley in Rosebery does the best lunch.

Where do you like to have a drink?
The Cornerhouse on Bondi Road has proper drinks, great food and a good vibe.

Do you have a favourite sporting team?
Not really; I prefer to play than to watch. I’m currently loving playing with my stand-up paddle board.

What music are you into at the moment?
SBTRKT… oh, and of course the moped song (Downtown) by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

Who is your favourite person?
At the moment it’s probably my dad as he’s been a great mentor and support in my business.

What do you get up to on the weekends?
My favourite pastime would be reading a book or jumping off the rocks near the fishing club at North Bondi, and maybe a sneaky beer, of course.

What do you do for work?
I make Fonzarelli electric moto scooters. You can check out my website at www.fonzarelli.co

What’s your favourite thing about work?
I love building stuff.

Do you have a favourite quote?
“Tread lightly on the earth and place your feet deliberately.”

Any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast?
Actively try to make the world around you a better place, whether it’s picking up the crap you see on the beach or switching from petrol to a Fonz zero emissions ride, or making sure you really truly sort recyclables and composting properly. Remember that every small action makes
a difference, know that it does matter and always try to be the best version of yourself that you can be.