Leanne Kelleher - Owner/Chef The Tides
Earning the title of Chef from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1991, Leanne Kelleher continued her education at The Florida International University with a B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management. While at FIU, Leanne also served as an instructor for the University's culinary program.

After completing her education, Leanne filled the role of garde manger for such restaurants as Cafe Bacci and Cafe Abracci in Coral Gables; then as sous chef for Guytano's and Cafe du Soir and finally as both sous chef and executive chef at The Black Pearl Brasserie.
In addition to her considerable experience in South Florida, Kelleher has traveled extensively throughout Europe and studied, first-hand, the culinary operations of such landmark establishments as Villa d'Este (Lake Como, Italy), Le Richmond and Montreaux Palace (Switzerland), and The Connaught and Simpson's on the Strand (London, UK). Realizing the rich culinary heritage in her own country, Leanne has also traveled the United States with special focus on California wine-making and local trends in cuisine.

The Tides represents the Chef's vision of fine dining with the freshest of ingredients prepared through classical methods but also combined with the flair and artistry of nouvelle cuisine. Her innovative menu pays homage to the rich, ethnic heritage of the Treasure Coast from traditional Southern to a hint of the Islands.

Bruce Turner - Executive Chef, The Tides
Bruce Turner, executive chef at The Tides has had a well rounded career that all began in England at the Thomas Danby Chef’s School. There his passion for cooking landed him in some of the finest restaurants in the U.K. His craft was refined for ten years in french cuisine, italian, and as a pastry chef before his journey across the pond to what is currently his home in America.

Bruce's experience spanning from Cape Cod to Florida enriched this international chef into developing a myriad of menus that encompassed multi-faceted influences such as Caribbean, Latin, French, South Western and Mediterranean to name a few.

Pairing food and wine further enhanced Bruce's mastery of fine food bringing him and the various fine dining establishments he touched with his culinary talents accolades such as Best Newcomer in 1989, Florida Trend Magazine–5-Star Rated, Platinum Plate Award, Indian River County 1991, Seafood/Desserts and several Wine Spectator Awards for Excellence.

Bruce's many hats during his career included Chef, Restaurant Manager to Executive Chef. Yet with all the titles there has always been a basic ingredient that has made Bruce one of the most talented Chefs in Vero Beach–a real love and passion for creating truly exceptional food.

Be sure to take a trip to The Tides and the flavors you'll encounter will transport you to the countries of the Pacific Rim, the mystique of the mediterranean and back home to the florida cuisine that says home. It's an adventure for the palate that cannot be missed.