Graham Jeffries and Nicole Dickmann coined the name Samesyn, which means togetherness in Afrikaans, ahead of opening in 2019.
But local border restrictions and general hullabaloo have meant this Torquay restaurant has slipped under the radar. That s a shame. Jeffries, the co-owner and executive chef of Tulip in Geelong, has created his most beautifully realised venue yet.
Terrazzo floors meet ink-and-chalk walls lined with oil paintings by local artists (all for sale), reflecting the nearby shore. Caramel timber finishes and soft lights bring cosiness to the dark-toned room – like watching a storm while you re sat by a fire. Samesyn s cosy, moody dining room.