Chino Latino closes after 20 years in Uptown

Chino Latino, long a go-to spot for young crowds in the Uptown neighborhood, has shut its doors for good. The Star Tribune reports on the decision by owner Parasole Restaurant Holdings to shut down Chino Latino, known for its sparkly exterior and a menu that emphasized street food-style options from Latin America and Southeast Asia. Phil Roberts, the co-founder of Parasole who conceived of the Chino Latino concept in 1998, told the paper that Chino Latino's business began eroding "three to four…