The Naan, an Indian cuisine restaurant, will open in early June at 361 Post Road West according to owner Sonny Anand of Glen Oaks, New York where he operates Namaste Restaurant & Café. He said the location’s spacious seating capacity of 100-115 in its 3,600-square foot facility will offer a range of cuisine including Indo-Chinese, north and south Indian and some Mediterranean specialties. He added, “We will also feature a full bar with sports bar ambience and be a venue for large corporate and pre-wedding parties.” Kibberia, a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant that opened in July 2013 and closed in August 2016, formerly occupied the space.  Prior to that, John’s Best Pizza occupied the space for 45 years until it closed in January 2013. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

HSBC Bank has opened at 24 Elm St. in the upper level of Bedford Square. According to Richard Barnes, HSBC branch manager (above), the full service bank is one of three full service HSBC branches in the state. The others are located in Darien and Stamford. Barnes said there are 230 branches in 10 states and operations in 77 countries,  HSBC relocated from its 5,000 square feet space at 19 Post Road East to its current 2,800 square feet space. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

JoJo Maman Bébé, a UK-based apparel store featuring maternity, children and baby clothing, has opened at 275 Post Road East in Playhouse Square near the Granola Bar. According to store manager Halima Cecunjanin, the Westport location is the first in the U.S. with other locations planned in Greenwich and Hoboken, New Jersey. The business, founded by Laura Tenison is now headquartered in Newport, Wales with its main marketing offices in London. It owns 60 stores employing over 400 people. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Southern Tide, a Greenville, South Carolina-based apparel business, has opened at 275 Post Road East in Playhouse Square. Adjacent to Splash of Pink women’s apparel, both stores are owned by Southport residents Amy and Marc Cesaratto. Southern Tide store manager Maria Terrell (above) said Westport is the first Southern Tide Signature store, carrying only the Southern Tide brand, in the Northeast with five additional stores opening in Massachusetts by July. Other signature stores are located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Illinois. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com