The Vintage Garden Kitchen

The Vintage Garden Kitchen is an Arc Enterprises Company.

Leo Tandecki – The Vintage Garden Chef I was born and raised in Northern California. It was there that I was professionally trained in the culinary arts. My passion for food and culture fueled my journey around the world until I landed here, in New Orleans.

I believe that delicious food begins with great ingredients and is only then enhanced by the depth and layering of seasoning and spices. I also believe that a great meal should make you feel as good as it tastes, and that like music, great food should sing.

At the Vintage Garden Kitchen, we believe in using fresh, local ingredients grown in our own garden or purchased from farmer’s markets and grocers around New Orleans. We strive to create soups that invoke a craving for healthy food and are substantial enough to be the focus of a nutritious meal. Made from scratch means that we do not use shortcuts. All of our vegetables are chosen or harvested by hand and chopped by one of our attentive staff. We prepare our own stocks from local ingredients and simmer them down in small quantities so that your soup is always fresh. This attention to detail allows the Vintage Garden Kitchen to generate a variety of real jobs for people with disabilities and your taste buds reap the rewards

“The Vintage Garden Kitchen makes some of the best soups in town! I get mine served up nice & hot at Bella Brew on Airline Drive. Some of my favorites are the Smothered Chicken with Rice & Greens, and the Potato Leek. The soups not only taste good; many of them are food allergy friendly. That’s right , they offer delicious Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and even Vegan friendly options. If you are looking for a delicious soup made with the freshest ingredients available, I highly recommend you look them up or pass by Bella Brew. Hope to see you there!”

–Billy, Bella Brew customer