The Shutter

After 32 years in business, King & I Thai Restaurant and Lounge in Loring Park will close on December 17. The restaurant announced the closure on its Facebook page, citing "circumstances beyond our control." According to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, the lease on the building is up, and owners Gary and Chavhivan "Bou" Haanpaa decided this would be a good time to retire. The restaurant will maintain regular hours until the closing date. [Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal]