Spiedo Concept to Take Over Jolly Pumpkin Midtown

Chefs Brad Greenhill and Michael Goldberg plan to bring rotisserie meats and grilled veggies to the new Detroit restaurant.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:57pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated image of a rotisserie chicken or grilled vegetable, conceptually representing the new restaurant's focus on elevated, flavor-forward dishes.The new Spiedo restaurant concept in Detroit's Midtown will showcase flavor-infused rotisserie meats and grilled vegetables, expanding on the previous offerings at the Jolly Pumpkin location.Today in Detroit

Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Midtown Detroit location, which will reopen with a new concept from chefs Brad Greenhill and Michael Goldberg. The new restaurant, called Spiedo, will focus on flavor-infused rotisserie meats and grilled vegetables, expanding on the menu from Jolly Pumpkin's previous offerings of sour beers and wood-fired pizzas.

Why it matters

The closure of Jolly Pumpkin's Midtown Detroit location and its replacement with a new restaurant concept from acclaimed chefs signals the ongoing evolution of Detroit's dining scene, as the city continues to attract culinary talent and experiment with new food trends.

The details

Jolly Pumpkin announced it has closed its Midtown Detroit location at 441 W. Canfield. The space will reopen as Spiedo, a new restaurant concept from chefs Brad Greenhill of Takoi and Michael Goldberg. Spiedo will focus on flavor-infused rotisserie meats and grilled vegetables, expanding the menu from Jolly Pumpkin's previous offerings of sour beers and wood-fired pizzas.

  • Jolly Pumpkin closed its Midtown Detroit location this week.
  • The new Spiedo concept is set to open in the coming months.

The players

Brad Greenhill

A chef known for his work at the Takoi restaurant in Detroit.

Michael Goldberg

A chef who is partnering with Greenhill on the new Spiedo concept.

Jolly Pumpkin

A brewery and restaurant chain that previously operated a location in Midtown Detroit.

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What they’re saying

“The Detroit one will be a little bit different in that it's in a much larger space and we're going to expand the menu a little bit, at least for dinner.”

— Brad Greenhill, Chef

What’s next

The new Spiedo restaurant is expected to open in the coming months, though an exact timeline has not been announced.

The takeaway

The closure of Jolly Pumpkin's Midtown Detroit location and its replacement with a new concept from acclaimed chefs signals the ongoing evolution and experimentation within Detroit's dynamic dining scene.