JD's Stage Bistro Targets Mid-Summer 2026
The planned Chelsea restaurant and 136-seat listening room has not announced an opening day.
JD's Stage Bistro remains a future restaurant and music venue at 117½ South Main Street in Chelsea. The project's official site currently says "Opening Mid-Summer 2026" but does not provide an exact public opening day. The details below come from the project's website and its November 2025 announcement.
What the Project Has Confirmed
The official site describes a bistro and patio serving wood-fired pizza, Michigan-focused dishes and cocktails under chef Nate Wegryn. It also describes a 136-seat listening room with food and beverage service. Three private-event spaces are advertised for groups of 8 to 70.
The November announcement identifies Jeff Daniels as a co-founder alongside members of Tannin Property Group. It names O-X Studio for the interior design and Haverstick Designs for acoustic work. It also describes salvaged mahogany doors from New York's former Waldorf Astoria, repurposed Edison phonograph horns used as lights, three bars, and a screened patio.
The same announcement identifies Amanda Daniels with venue management and artist booking and Ben Daniels with production and technical work. The official site says the venue plans live performances five nights a week. A dated performance calendar has not yet been posted.
Before opening
As of July 9, the project has not published a firm opening date on its main site. Final menu items, prices, service hours, reservation availability, and the first ticketed performance have not been posted.
Mid-summer remains a target until JD's posts an opening day, ticketed performances, and service details.
JD's Stage Bistro, 117½ S Main St, Chelsea. The official site currently targets mid-summer 2026.