Taste of Thai Closes

The walls have been stripped, tables turned and art work removed.

All that remains in on S. Broad St. in Ridgewood is a large work table and an old radio boombox placed in the center of the dining room.

Owner Ammi Ratanataya confirmed the restaurant has closed and said a fine dining "New American"-styled restaurant would be taking its place once the space is renovated.

"It's been a pleasure serving our customers but it's time for us to move on and we wish the new owner the best," Ratananataya said in an e-mail.

Taste of Thai opened six years ago under the direction of Chef Wanwaeow Ratanataya, a Bangkok native who studied under a 5-star Thai chef.

The property owners could not be reached for comment Monday.