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Freya restaurant in Detroit

The Detroit News
A scene from the dining room of Freya, a new destination in Detroit that earned a rare four-star review from our restaurant critic Melody Baetens.
A scene from the dining room of Freya, a new destination in Detroit that earned a rare four-star review from our restaurant critic Melody Baetens.
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People dine at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
People dine at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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The dining room at Freya, a new restaurant in the Milwaukee Junction area that serves a multi-course tasting menu.
The dining room at Freya, a new restaurant in the Milwaukee Junction area that serves a multi-course tasting menu.
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The exterior is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
The exterior is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Executive chef and co-owner Doug Hewitt works in the open kitchen at Freya.
Executive chef and co-owner Doug Hewitt works in the open kitchen at Freya.
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Annabelle Williams talks with guests at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Annabelle Williams talks with guests at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Chocolate with cashew, caramel and apricot is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Chocolate with cashew, caramel and apricot is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Chef Phoebe Zimmerman works at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Chef Phoebe Zimmerman works at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Lake Superior walleye with pistol and gremolata is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Lake Superior walleye with pistol and gremolata is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Key West shrimp with preserved tomato and poblano cornbread is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Key West shrimp with preserved tomato and poblano cornbread is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Chef Doug Hewitt poses for a portrait at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Chef Doug Hewitt poses for a portrait at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Vegan whole grain risotto with spring vegetables is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Vegan whole grain risotto with spring vegetables is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Chef Phoebe Zimmerman poses for a portrait at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Chef Phoebe Zimmerman poses for a portrait at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Rohan duck breast with bone marrow fricassee is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Rohan duck breast with bone marrow fricassee is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Dan Brown of Taylor holds up his wine glass at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Dan Brown of Taylor holds up his wine glass at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Line cook Cole Lauri, left, and chef Phoebe Zimmerman work in the kitchen at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Line cook Cole Lauri, left, and chef Phoebe Zimmerman work in the kitchen at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Tracie Swiecki, left, dines with Chris Lao, both of Ann Arbor, at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Tracie Swiecki, left, dines with Chris Lao, both of Ann Arbor, at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Dover sole with shrimp mousseline and coconut lemongrass broth is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Dover sole with shrimp mousseline and coconut lemongrass broth is pictured at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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Line cook Cole Lauri, left, and chef Phoebe Zimmerman work in the kitchen at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
Line cook Cole Lauri, left, and chef Phoebe Zimmerman work in the kitchen at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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From left, Mohammad Turfah of Dearborn Heights and Nadia Hakim of Franklin listen to server Daniel Zalewski at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
From left, Mohammad Turfah of Dearborn Heights and Nadia Hakim of Franklin listen to server Daniel Zalewski at Freya in Detroit on May 7, 2022.
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