Steps of Rome Trattoria and Leticia's Stay in 2011

NORTH BEACH -- A prime Columbus street space is now up for sale as Steps of Rome Trattoria officially announces its closure. Owner Scott Holley closed another restaurant called Yabbie's on Polk earlier this year, but is hanging on to Eos and Steps of Rome Caffe. [ISSF]

CASTRO -- Ill-fated Mexican restaurant Leticia's is going down for the second time, closing after December 31. The most recent run lasted almost two years. It now seems there's a pretty decent location up for grabs. [Tablehopper]

BERKELEY -- Falafel spot Fa La La has departed before it could sing its titular Christmas carol. [Chowhound via Tablehopper]