Grey Ghost’s Burger Joint Gallops to Ferndale

Grey Ghost’s burger — with double smash patties, American cheese, special dill sauce with shredded lettuce, and onion — constantly ranks as one of the top burgers in metro Detroit. In January, the folks behind the restaurant at Four Man Ladder Hospitality teased their intention to seize the opportunity and build a fast-casual restaurant with their popular burger at the center. On Monday, April 7, Four Man Ladder — also behind Basan and Second Best — revealed details, including a name. Little Ghost should open this summer inside a 1,000-square-foot space in Ferndale at 22305 Woodward Avenue. The menu will feature fries, a chicken sandwich, and a special veggie burger offering made from a quinoa patty, according to a rep. Though no other leases have been signed, the rep says they’re considering other metro Detroit locales for future locations. They see Ferndale as a great starting point, as many of their customers live in southern Oakland County. [Image: A rendering of Little Ghost. https://platform.detroit.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25943740/IMG_1944.PNG?quality=90&strip=all] The announcement comes as another local restaurant group, the folks behind Freya, opened Dirty Shake, a corner bar where the burger stars. It’s not unusual for groups to go more casual, hoping to expand their brand and introduce lower price points to customers. A rep from Four Man Ladder tells Eater they began considering opening a burger-centric restaurant about four years ago as the Ghost Burger had built a strong fanbase since Grey Ghost opened nine years ago: “We’re excited to give it its own showcase while bringing it out to more people in a new way and market,” the rep writes. Grey Ghost won’t be impacted by Little Ghost, the rep adds: “We do, however, look forward to making the burger more accessible to more people on a regular basis.” Little Ghost, 22305 Woodward Avenue, planned for a summer opening