Greg Sims II

Chef Greg Sims is the founder and owner of Smokey G’s Smokehouse, located at Valade Park on Detroit’s Riverfront.

He was a featured vendor during the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, and Smokey G’s became the first smoker ever to appear at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Golf Tournament.

For the last 11 years, Greg has taken pride in welcoming people into his family through food, smoke, and plenty of laughs.

First episode of season 2 drops July 6, 2026

In partnership with the Gilbert Family Foundation, WDET 101.9 FM and The LOVE Building, CONTAINER On The Metro is a new WDET-produced storytelling series that brings Detroit’s creative heartbeat to the airwaves.

CONTAINER is a 20-foot mobile artist residency and cultural platform that travels the city, featuring mid-career Detroit creatives in fashion, food, art and music.

We are opening the doors and walls of CONTAINER to share the stories, hustle and vision of the artists shaping the city. Together, we share a mission to fuel visibility, access and lasting momentum for Detroit’s creative community. Learn more at whatscontainer.com.