'Jews are welcome, Zionist are not,' say owners of Vietnamese restaurant in Colorado

The owners of Sap Sua, a Vietnamese restaurant in Denver, Colorado, recently sparked public controversy after posting a statement declaring that while Jewish individuals are welcome at their establishment, Zionists are not. The restaurant further clarified its position in the comment section of the post, stating that the exclusion applies to anyone who aligns with what they described as the genocidal, apartheid, and ethno-supremacist regime of Israel.

The incident has drawn attention to the intersection of political expression and business operations. By distinguishing between Jewish identity and political ideology regarding the state of Israel, the restaurant owners have prompted discussions regarding the boundaries of inclusive business practices and the public discourse surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.