The Happy Gnome restaurant is headed to bankruptcy court, just days after serving its last pint, the Twin Cities (Minn.) Pioneer Press reported. Owner Tony Andersen filed for for chapter 7 protection, seeking to dissolve the St. Paul, Minn.-based business and distribute any assets to creditors. According to court documents, the bar owes between $100,000 and $500,000, and has assets of less than $50,000. Creditors include the Minnesota Department of Revenue and 71 businesses and utilities. The business announced earlier this month that it was not renewing its lease and Dec. 22 would be its last day.
