Chef Leanne Kelleher is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park, New York. Chef Kelleher also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Chef Leanne attributes her love for cooking and passion for excellence to her uncle Don Rado of Connecticut. As a child, holidays and Sundays were spent in the kitchen learning from him and developing the talent of layering flavors and keeping everything simple and authentic. Leanne has also had the privilege of studying under and working for some of the best chefs in the world such a Nino Pernetti of Café Bacci in Coral Gables, as well as Yannick Martin of Café Du Soir and Bruce Turner of The original Black Pearl Restaurant with Ian Greenwood both of Vero Beach. Leanne has also been associated with some of the area’s best restaurants and has contributed to the success of several fine dining establishments on the Treasure Coast.

In 2000, Chef Kelleher introduced her own concept The Tides. The Tides is one of Vero’s top restaurants and is consistently voted a favorite among the residents of Vero Beach. As one might imagine with The Tides being located at the heart of the Treasure coast, fresh fish is the star of the menu. The Tides offers an array of local seafood as well as local produce and the finest in seasonal offerings. Chef Kelleher incorporates her experience in Miami with her European training and offers a unique dining environment. The Tides is also noted for its superior wine list by The Wine Spectator since 2001. The Tides is an American restaurant offering classical cuisine, unparalleled service, quality ingredients and a warm inviting atmosphere.