Join us for a special one-night-only dinner collaboration with special guests Mariya & Garrett Russell and Freya’s Phoebe Zimmerman.
Husband and wife team Mariya and Garrett Russell have worked in the restaurant industry for most of their lives, beginning in their teenage years. They both started as dishwashers and worked their way up through the ranks of professional kitchens for 15 years. They met cooking side by side at a small vegetarian restaurant in Chicago and have been together ever since, cooking in kitchens in the Midwest and the South.
While working together as Chef and Sous Chef at dual space Kumiko and Kikko in 2019, Mariya became the first black woman ever given the opportunity to receive a Michelin star. During this experience, they decided it was time to switch gears and move toward their dream of having a restaurant of their own! As they planned their exit, the pandemic started. They decided to move to Hawaii to take some time to understand what they value most, prioritize rest and self-care, and put their visions down on paper. On their journey to Hawaii, they met Phoebe and instantly connected.
During their many conversations, they realized that the way they all think about food and the industry is very similar. Being a chef is much more than just creating menus for them. It’s the ability to create an environment conducive to love, good times, delicious food, creativity, and connection. A connection that positively contributes to the human experience and brings people together, especially those who wouldn't normally find themselves in the same room. Understanding that what they do shouldn't be taken too seriously, for their good and the good of the ones around them.
Now that Mariya and Garrett are back on the mainland they are very excited to share what they’ve been working on!
So please join us at Freya on January 29th for this beautiful collaboration of experiences, flavor, and good vibes! This dinner is going to be a fun one that you don’t want to miss! We hope to see you there!
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