Let me take you down memory lane........
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. 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, six years, a move downtown and numerous awards later, Velvet continues to bring over the top creations to the Hampton Roads area.
Our fourth year together began with the acquisition of the Trilogy location across 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.
Year eight has yielded our new venture-Longboards in Olde Towne Portsmouth. This concept is simple and fun lending back to our youths both here in Hampton Roads and in Hawaii. Open daily at 11:00am, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner fare.
The menu is bar/kid/fun friendly with many choices for all palates. Burgers, tuna poke, and traditional plate lunches are just a few choices as we take you to the "islands". The bar scene always picks up as we progress into the evening hours on our journey toward 2 am.
Blue Water Grill has taken over the Fusion 440 spot. This non-smoking establishment offers the freshest seafood available.
Monday-AYCE Crab Legs 18.95
Friday-Prime Rib Night 12.95
Todd and I are very proud of all of our establishments. Each location has a history that is near and dear to us.
Catering Agreements
Todd and Vince
building the Trilogy dream!!!.
