JD’s Stage Bistro

JD’s Stage Bistro Intimate music venue, bistro, and event space co-founded with Jeff Daniels in the heart of downtown Chelsea. Opening spring 2026.

Construction update! Things are moving quickly now. The bars are in, drywall is going up, and our fabulous Main Street d...
05/20/2026

Construction update! Things are moving quickly now. The bars are in, drywall is going up, and our fabulous Main Street door has been installed! We are on track for a JULY opening! Keep checking back - we have musical updates coming in the next few weeks. 🎶

Next in our menu preview series: Marj’s Tomato Pudding - Jeff’s mom’s classic recipe, reimagined for the JD’s table! Thi...
05/13/2026

Next in our menu preview series: Marj’s Tomato Pudding - Jeff’s mom’s classic recipe, reimagined for the JD’s table!

This dish is like the one grandma used to make for the church potluck… just dressed up a little bit 😉 House-made sourdough, farm-fresh tomatoes, and garden basil baked into rich, savory comfort food, and topped with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Some recipes are just too legendary not to make the menu.

Coming soon to JD’s Stage Bistro!

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, at 10am at for a special menu preview! ...
04/29/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, at 10am at for a special menu preview!
Chef Nate Wegryn will be cooking up our Wild Mushroom Ragú starting at 10am - available until sold out.
This dish is completely vegan and built around incredible local ingredients:
• house-made pasta
• mushrooms from Two Tracks Acres
• spring vegetables from , , Joyful harvest, and
• confit walnuts
• macadamia nut “parm”
• kale chips
Come get a first taste, meet the chef, and celebrate what’s in season with us! 🌱

We have a marquee ✨
04/24/2026

We have a marquee ✨

Something exciting is happening today! 👀✨
04/21/2026

Something exciting is happening today! 👀✨

We’re continuing our Menu Preview series with a dish that balances bold, rich flavor with crisp, fresh texture! This is ...
04/17/2026

We’re continuing our Menu Preview series with a dish that balances bold, rich flavor with crisp, fresh texture! 

This is our Crispy Pork Belly.
- Premium pork belly, braised to perfection in an aromatic curry-spiced broth.
- Fried for a satisfying crisp and glazed with a sweet, tangy tamarind reduction.
- Served on a spicy salad of local Michigan produce: shredded kohlrabi, carrot, and apple.
- Topped with roasted peanuts and toasted coconut, for the perfect added crunch.
-  Bonus: This one’s gluten-free, too!
It’s the ultimate blend of richness, heat, and freshness. We can’t wait to serve you.
Stay tuned for more sneak peeks over the next few months as we get closer to our grand opening!

We’re Hiring! Opening soon in downtown Chelsea, JD’s Stage Bistro pairs an intimate, listening-room music experience wit...
04/13/2026

We’re Hiring!

 Opening soon in downtown Chelsea, JD’s Stage Bistro pairs an intimate, listening-room music experience with chef-inspired food and craft cocktails.  

JD’s is looking for great people to join our team in Chelsea. We are currently hiring:
- Servers
- Bartenders
- Food Runners
- Bussers
- Host/Hostess
- Dishwashers
- Line Cooks
- Prep Cooks

Come meet us at our open interviews:

📍 The Chelsea Clocktower 
310 North Main Street, Chelsea, MI
April 22nd 10am-3pm, 6pm-9pm
April 23rd 10am-3pm, 6pm-9pm
April 24th 10am-3pm

No Appointment needed, just stop by! Wait times may vary as these are open interviews; please be patient with us as we navigate through applicants.

Bring a resume (If you have one) and your availability. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

Special thanks to the brand new Clockworx Co-Working Space @ The Chelsea Clocktower! 

We can’t wait to meet you! 🎸

04/06/2026

Two years in the making, and we’ve officially completed phase one! ✅

Last week we spent some time meeting and celebrating the incredible crew of builders, electricians, fabricators, plumbers and craftsmen who helped get us here. Rough framing and utilities are in, and now we’re heading into the finishing stages!

A huge thank you to the people whose hard work is turning this vision into reality -

Done Rite Construction
DPS
Electropop
Lincoln Fire Protection
Krull Construction
Reliable Welding
Ingersoll Mechanical
Stafford Smith
Wizard Lighting
Chalou Signs
Mendez Construction
Kline Doors
Wilkerson Masonry
Temper Metal Fabrication
Falcon Plumbing
Glass Repair and More
Gotts Concrete
Belden Brick
National Block
National Ceiling and Partition
Stone and Dirt
O-X Studio/JD’s - Aaron Vermeulen
JD’s - Roy Farmer
Craft Engineering/JD’s - Nathaniel Stanton
Greenpath Engineering
WPF Engineering
Hurley & Stewart
D&B Marketing

We’re kicking off our Menu Preview series with a dish that is as personal as it is delicious. Mother ‘Trude’s Poppyseed ...
04/03/2026

We’re kicking off our Menu Preview series with a dish that is as personal as it is delicious. Mother ‘Trude’s Poppyseed Salad! 🥗 This isn’t just a salad; it’s a piece of Jeff Daniels’ family history. This recipe features his grandmother, Gertrude Daniels’ poppy seed dressing - a sweet, tangy family secret that has been perfected over generations.
We’re pairing this nostalgic dressing with:
- Crisp, local farm greens
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Shaved red onions
- Creamy goat cheese
- House-made candied walnuts
- Our signature 5-seed cracker, for the perfect crunch
✨ Bonus: The entire dish is 100% Gluten-Free.

Consider this your official first look at what’s cooking. We’ll be dropping more sneak peeks of the menu over the next few months as we get closer to our grand opening!

We’re thrilled to welcome Susie Sutter as our General Manager! ✨ With over 20 years in hospitality, Susie began her care...
04/01/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Susie Sutter as our General Manager! ✨ With over 20 years in hospitality, Susie began her career at Knight’s Steakhouse, building a strong foundation in restaurant operations and guest-focused service. She later spent several years in Chicago, gaining experience in one of the country’s most dynamic dining scenes, before returning to Ann Arbor to help open Knight’s Downtown, where she’s been an integral part of its success ever since.

Her experience, leadership, and passion for creating exceptional dining experiences make her an incredible addition to our team. We can’t wait for you to meet her!

For employment inquiries, please reach out to [email protected]

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117 1/2 South Main Street
Chelsea, MI
48118

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