Todd Leutner and Vince Ranhorn have a proven track record for creating original, provocative, and award winning creations. Their creativity has afforded them many accolades from both local and national publications. Their creativity began while working together at a popular downtown eatery here in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2001, the duo set off to begin their culinary adventure with the September 2001 opening of Fusion 440 Bistro in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Eager and determined, the two silenced their critics who said a restaurant of this caliber would never survive in Portsmouth. Many had come and gone through the years. What made us so special? "Todd and I are often quoted as saying it is easy opening a restaurant, try keeping it open for more than a year-that's the real challenge!!!" Six months into the Fusion 440 project, we saw an opportunity-Velvet 25. March of 2002, Todd and Vince bought the Velvet 25 spot. Similiar to the critcism of Fusion 440, the location seemed to give people a hard time. Well, four years and numerous awards later, much like its sister restaurant Fusion 440, Velvet 25 continues to bring over the top culinary creations to the Ghent area. Our fourth year together began with the acquisition of the Trilogy location accross from the World Trade Center in the financial district of downtown Norfolk. Uptown, swank, and very cosmopolitan, Trilogy continues to impress diners from all over Hampton Roads. Todd and I are very proud of all of our establishments. Each location has a history that is near and dear to us.

Chef Todd Leutner has a proven track record for creating original, provocative, and award winning creations. A graduate of Johnson and Wales Miami, Todd had the opportunity to train under some of the top chefs in the country. His culinary journey has landed him at landmark restaurants such as Norman's in Coral Gables, Florida, The Veranda Room at the Ritz Carlton-Naples, and Turnbury Isle-Naples, Florida. Locally, Todd was the chef at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach and the Blue Hippo in Downtown Norfolk.