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What Happened to Mr. Chow After Best Thing I Ever Ate? (Miami Beach, FL)

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As of September 2026, Mr. Chow has closed — confirmed via worldredeye.com, June 11, 2026.

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What the source shows: World Red Eye reported on 2026-06-11 that Mr. Chow closed its W South Beach location after nearly 17 years, corroborated by a Yelp listing marked CLOSED and updated in September 2026.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On "Under Wraps," The Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured Mr. Chow's upscale Beijing-style Chinese menu inside the W South Beach hotel. The restaurant opened in August 2009 as part of the international Mr. Chow chain and operated in Miami Beach for nearly 17 years. World Red Eye reported on 2026-06-11 that Mr. Chow closed its Miami Beach location, noting the brand had not issued a formal statement on the closure. A Yelp listing for the restaurant, updated in September 2026, is marked CLOSED, and the Miami New Times described the closure as the end of a nearly 20-year fixture of the city's dining scene. Mr. Chow continues to operate other locations, including in New York, Los Angeles, and London, under the same brand founded by Michael Chow.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Under Wraps
What was featured
Mr. Chow's upscale Beijing-style Chinese menu at the W South Beach
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mr. Chow

Frequently asked questions

Is Mr. Chow still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mr. Chow has closed — confirmed via worldredeye.com, June 11, 2026.

What happened to Mr. Chow after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On "Under Wraps," The Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured Mr. As of September 2026, Mr. Chow has closed — confirmed via worldredeye.com, June 11, 2026.

Is Mr. Chow permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Mr. Chow has closed — confirmed via worldredeye.com, June 11, 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Mr. Chow located?

2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Mr. Chow?

Season 4, Episode 5 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Under Wraps”.

Is Mr. Chow still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Chow's upscale Beijing-style Chinese menu inside the W South Beach hotel. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Venue type
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Official website
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Sources

  • worldredeye.com — https://worldredeye.com/2026/06/end-of-an-era-mr-chow-closes-after-nearly-17-years-on-miami-beach/
  • miaminewtimes.com — https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/iconic-miami-beach-restaurant-closes-after-nearly-20-years-40555989/
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-chow-miami-beach

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