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Restaurant Hjem founders Alex Nietosvuori and Ally Thompson-Nietosvuori have announced that plans for their new restaurant, Freyja, will not move forward, with Hjem\u2019s final service at The Farmhouse at South Causey Inn now set to take place on August 16.<\/h3>\n
The decision brings to a close one of the North East\u2019s most celebrated food stories, while signaling a change in direction for the couple\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
The final Hjem service will take the form of a barbecue celebration, marking everything the couple have built since opening the restaurant in 2019 in Wall, Northumberland.<\/p>\n
From its original home, Hjem quickly earned national acclaim for its distinctive blend of Northumbrian produce and Scandinavian culinary influences, becoming the first restaurant in Northumberland to be awarded a Michelin star \u2013 an accolade it retained for almost five years until the restaurant closed at the end of December 2025.<\/p>\n
Following that closure, Alex and Ally began a temporary residency at South Causey Inn while preparations continued for Restaurant Freyja, a purpose-built restaurant with rooms in the grounds of Close House in Wylam.<\/p>\n
However, the couple have announced they will no longer be proceeding with the Freyja project and will step away from The Farmhouse later this summer.<\/p>\n
In a joint statement, Alex and Ally said: \u201cThe past few months have given us time to reflect on what matters most to us and what we want from the next chapter of our lives. After much thought about what comes next, we\u2019ve made the decision to step away from the Freyja project and draw our residency at the South Causey Inn to a close in August.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re clear about what feels right for us and want to give ourselves the space to explore new opportunities and adventures.<\/p>\n
\u201cHjem has given us more than we could ever have imagined. From the guests who travelled across the country \u2013 and further \u2013 to dine with us, to the incredible teams who have worked alongside us over the years, we feel enormously grateful for the support, kindness and belief people have shown us.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of what we created together and we would love to welcome as many guests as possible over these final weeks to help us celebrate everything Hjem has been.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before Hjem\u2019s final service in August, guests will also have the chance to enjoy a special Mediterranean-inspired barbecue on July 19 featuring dishes created with Alex\u2019s father, Ulf Nietosvuori.<\/p>\n
Bookings are now open for Hjem\u2019s final six weeks, culminating in the farewell barbecue on August 16.<\/p>\n
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