Comings & Goings: Thai Restaurant Opens

Jeera, Little Thai Kitchen, has opened at 165 Post Road East, next door to Trattoria Finalmente.  Owner Jeeranunn Atiportunyapong (l), who goes by the nickname Luna, said the restaurant specializes in central Thailand cuisine and is open for lunch, dinner, takeout, and catering. In addition, the restaurant has a BYOB policy.  Atiportunyapong said for the past five years she has also owned a Thai takeout-only food service at 216 Crown St. New Haven. With her is family member and business associate Ae Thananont. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com