New in Town

Collins Street in Melbourne welcomes Freyja, a new two-level restaurant housed in the heritage-listed Olderfleet building, offering a ‘New Nordic’ approach to Australian dining with Michelin-cred Chef Jae Bang (Norway’s Re-naa, New York’s Daniel, Spain’s El Bulli and Arzak) at the helm.

Inside the 1880’s Venetian landmark, Freyja delivers an elevated and approachable dining experience, emphasising an innovative menu aligning classic Northern European techniques with new culinary philosophies, and interiors that reflect raw Scandinavian simplicity.

The name, inspired by Norse mythology, celebrates the goldenteared ‘goddess of contrast’ providing scope for the design direction, led by interior designer Clark Bardsley and creative direction overseen by Soren Trampedach, CEO of professional workspace, Work Club.

Creating bold and contemporary combinations using traditional methods such as pickling, curing, smoking, preserving, and skills honed during his Michelin training; Bang delivers a line-up of a la carte dishes focusing on simplicity in presentation, layering flavour profiles and showcasing native ingredients and local producers. The kitchen team includes Daniel Gordon (Lee Ho Fook) as Senior Sous Chef and Aaron Caccia as Chef de Cuisine, who has joined Jae from Michelin starred Re-naa in Stavanger, Norway.