Buzzhoppers

Meet the Buzzhopper: Gabriele, London

Gabriele Verzier, London
Gabriele, London

 

Here we are for the belated weekly appointment with “Meet the Buzzhopper!” Last week Ana Mackay-Sim, New York City, nominated Gabriele in London, so off we go!

Hey Gabriele, tell us a bit about  yourself, what makes you a Buzzhopper?
I came to London to study and enjoy the big city life back in 2012. Since then, I have made the city my home, from east to west. I have to admit that, in a week, I spend more time out for drinks and meals than I would ever spend in the gym in a month but I love walking around as much as possible, to discover places off the beaten path. I’m a musician who works in communications and dabbles in fashion, always out looking for special things in my restaurants, bar or dance-floor excursions. I’m constantly on the hunt for new places to discover and share with my close friends.  I like bringing people from different backgrounds together and location is key in the process – it being for dinner and drinks or club action. That’s probably what makes me a Buzzhopper. I’m always moving about in London to enjoy different environments and meet new people.

You have selected Cheap & Cheerful as a Buzzhopper Vibe, so what kind of places do you enjoy?
I enjoy places that have a unique, authentic atmosphere that comes straight from the crowd they attract. I believe the best experiences come from the people around you, not your spending power. Authenticity is key in creating a good vibe, and that’s something you can only achieve when the management tailors the experience for an audience – and its pockets.

Be it a bar or restaurant, I love liveliness, good affordable service and people who are out to have a good time.

What kind of things makes you say “this is a Buzzhopper place?”
It’s a Buzzhopper place when it offers me something out of the ordinary, it being the location, the audience or its service – from an exceptionally good cocktail and music, to great food and fun faces. It needs to be a place I can trust when it comes to stepping in at any chosen time and knowing it will not disappoint me or friends from London and abroad.

What’s your favourite tip from another Buzzhopper so far?
Kua ‘Aina – I took Ant O’Neil’s advice and went there for dinner with my girlfriend. The staffs Hawaiian shirts, the deco and music give it a very fun and cosy vibe. The avocado and bacon burger is delicious and I can only recommend pairing it with the sweet potato fries and a fresh Hawaiian Longboard lager. A fun little Hula break in central London. Having passed through and eaten in Carnaby often, it was a good surprise of the beaten shopping path.

What would you say to  people discovering/using the site for the first time?
Whether you are looking up your own city or a travel destination, you can use Buzzhopper Vibes to zero into Buzzhoppers that share your lifestyle, and consequently provide tips that suit you best. Otherwise just browse and explore the Tip feed and see what strikes your fancy. I find I can almost always find out which Buzzhoppers are good for me by reading a couple of their tips.

Nominate  a Buzzhopper you like for the next spotlight!
I think we’ll stay in London… Ant O’Neil!

 

Thanks for tuning into this week’s Meet the Buzzhopper, check-out Gabriele’s profile, Tips and Collections here!

Meet the Buzzhopper:Agatha Bolla, Sydney

Agatha Bolla, Sydney Buzzhopper
Agatha Bolla, Sydney Buzzhopper

 

Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Buzzhopper” – well, it’s going to be weekly, but this is the very first one! – starring Agatha Bolla today from Sydney!
Without further ado here’s our little chat!

So Agatha, tell us a bit about  yourself, what makes you a Buzzhopper?
I love meeting new people and I adore travelling, plus I’m a big foodie, and I think that’s one of the main things that makes me a Buzzhopper. I’m not afraid to try new things in my city and on the outskirts as well- I mean what’s the worse that can happen, right?  I’m always out and about in Sydney, discovering new things that are happening.

You have Cheap & Cheerful as a Vibe, what does that mean?
I enjoy places that aren’t too pretentious, and have food with real flavour. The atmosphere should be casual and if you can make the hat trick… cheap too!  I’ll take the authentic tasty & cheap dumplings in a not too jazzed up venue over the “of the moment” dumpling bar any day.

What kind of things makes you say “this is a Buzzhopper place?”
When there’s a good mix of people, atmosphere and something which makes the venue unique – whether it’s an interesting cocktail I haven’t tried before, a standout noodle dish or a venue with a secret passageway. It needs to be a place I wouldn’t want to miss if I was travelling, and a recommendation I’d give to a friend visiting Sydney.

What’s your favourite tip from another Buzzhopper so far that you wouldn’t have discovered otherwise?
Bondi’s Best by fellow Sydney Buzzhopper Heather Jacobs— the name really says it all, they are indeed the best fish and chips I’ve ever had, and I don’t say BEST often. The fish is perfectly battered and the chips are thick cut with the perfect amount of seasoning & love. They have a  wide selection of fish, the salmon being popular amongst the locals and they offer fresh sushi too! It’s really a bit of a Bondi mecca. We loved getting take away at their original North Bondi location and walking over to the grassy knoll and  finding a shady tree  there to devour our fish and chips picnic-style  overlooking Bondi beach.  They just also opened a full service restaurant in Hall Street, Bondi– which also serves their signature fish and chips, sushi, oysters and other fresh seafood for take away.

What would you say to people discovering Buzzhopper for the first time?
If you have a specific travel destination in mind, search by Buzzhopper – Vibes and Interests especially will help you get matched with someone like you – City & Tags in the Buzzhopper matching menu (the grey left-side one) it narrows down the tips and you are sure to have a great time on your trip. If you like the results, save them as a Channel for easy reference in the future.

Nominate  a Buzzhopper you like for the next spotlight!
Ana Mackay Sim you’re next!

 

That’s all for our first “Meet the Buzzhopper”, we hope you enjoyed meeting Agatha. Make sure you check out her profile and tips on Buzzhopper! We’ll be taking you to New York City next week with Ana Mackay Sim, until then, happy buzzhopping!