New Year's Eve With the Chef Duo Behind Umbo
Schedule
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
414 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686 | Traverse City, MI
This celebratory dinner showcases the culinary vision behind Umbo, Traverse City's most anticipated restaurant opening in 2026: a seafood-driven, small-plates destination built on seasonality, precision, and deep relationships with Northern Michigan's growers and makers.
What to Expect on the Menu
Pristine oysters and caviar. Locally sourced proteins prepared with the techniques that earned these chefs national acclaim. Celebratory champagne pairings. A rotating tasting menu that showcases the thoughtful, sustainable approach defining their careers—and the future of Umbo.
The Chefs
Chef Sarah Welch — Four-time James Beard nominee, Top Chef finalist, and the force behind Marrow, Detroit's multi-million-dollar dining institution.
Chef Cameron Rolka — Culinary architect of Mink, Detroit's critically acclaimed raw bar known for exceptional seafood, intimate hospitality, and rotating seasonal menus.
Together, they're creating a dining destination unlike anything else in Northern Michigan.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
Location: Commongrounds Cooperative
Reserve your seat riverside and welcome 2026 with the chefs behind Umbo.
Where is it happening?
414 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686Event Location & Nearby Stays:








