Thomas Damm is proud of the warm, welcoming atmosphere he’s created at Damm Good Cafe, and the head chef is firmly at home among the plants and friendly interior.
His journey to Glen Huntly Rd in Elsternwick Village, however, has been one of determination, lots of learning, self-discovery and a drive to succeed.
To go from an “unhappy mechanic” to sought-after chef, Mr Damm has worked hard, studied hard and taken the odd risk.
Working as a mechanic in his 20s, he knew he wanted something else and with an interest in food, combined with the drive to start over, he studied cooking.
