Ducale, Nitecaps, M. Rorhs', Zibetto Shutter for Good

1) Upper West Side: From a tipster: "It looks like Ducale at 79th and Columbus is closed. It was a pretty space with a good location—too bad." [ShutterWire]

2) Flatiron: Mad Park News learns that Belgian restaurant Palatte has closed on Madison and 27th. [MPN]

3) Flatbush: Ditmas Park Blog notes that Brooklyn dive bar A Beer at vet Nitecaps has closed. [DPB]

4) Financial District: An Eater operative reports that Zibetto, "Fidi's only decent espresso and coffee shop," has closed. A sign in the window directs fans to their Midtown location on 6th Ave. [ShutterWire]

5) Upper East Side: DNA Info reports the sad news that M. Rorhs', a century-old tea and coffee seller and cafe, is closing today. The owner cites "increasing rent and regulations, a tough economy and the negative impact of the Second Avenue subway construction" for the shutter. They opened in 1896. [DNA Info]