Now closed: Sweet Chow in the North Loop shutters

The 18-month-old Asian-inspired restaurant has called it quits.

September 5, 2019 at 10:15AM
After 18 months, Sweet Chow has closed. (Hannah Sayle/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Sweet Chow has quietly closed after an 18-month run.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that Sweet Chow has permanently closed its doors," reads a post on the restaurant's Facebook page. "We thank you all for your support. We have enjoyed our time with you at Sweet Chow. Ciao."

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

A sign on the front door simply says, "We are closed."

The casual, counter-service restaurant, the work of pals Julie Hartley, Greg Cummins and Ami Francis, was a reflection of their extensive travels through Asia, and earned a three-star review from the Star Tribune. Its demise is a loss for the neighborhood.

The menu offered spirited, meticulously prepared takes on Thai, Vietnamese and Korean favorites, and paid close attention to those following vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. The trio also operated an adjacent ice cream shop.

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Rick Nelson joined the staff of the Star Tribune in 1998. He is a Twin Cities native, a University of Minnesota graduate and a James Beard Award winner. 

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