What’s new on metro Atlanta dining scene

Antico Pizza Napoletana is now open at Avalon in Alpharetta, offering a menu of signature wood-fired pies, such as the San Gennaro and the Diavola, for dine in or takeout. The original Antico, located in owner Giovanni Di Palma's "Little Italia," near Georgia Tech, has become an Atlanta cult favorite with both critics and its legion of fans. 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-674-8811, experienceavalon.com/restaurants/antico-pizza.

Cherry Street Taproom

Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative in Cumming has expanded, adding brewery space for increased production and barrel aging, and the new Cherry Street Taproom, with a bar and tasting room. The grand opening celebration is scheduled from noon to midnight on Feb. 7, with 25 of the brewery's beers on draft and live music. The Taproom features a full bar, with craft cocktails, Georgia wines, and bar snacks and tapas. 5810 Bond St., Cumming. 770-205-5512, cherrystreetbrewing.com.

Illegal Food seeks funds

The former pop-up in the kitchen at Joystick Gamebar, Illegal Food was scheduled to open its first full-service restaurant in early December in the Virginia-Highland space recently occupied by Bar Meatball. But after the owners got the keys to the space in September, the renovation required more time and money than expected. Now, Illegal Food owner Steven Lingenfelter wants fans to help with funding and earn rewards, from T-shirts to a dinner for 100. illegalfoodatlanta.com.

Chef Randy Lewis out

Randy Lewis, the executive chef responsible for the kitchen concepts and menus at recently opened Gypsy Kitchen and the Southern Gentleman at Buckhead Atlanta, is out. Southern Proper Hospitality, the team behind the two restaurants, as well as Tin Lizzy's, Big Ketch and Milton's, confirmed Lewis' departure in a statement: "Randy Lewis is no longer affiliated with Southern Proper Hospitality. We appreciate the time he spent with us, building two great restaurants in Buckhead." facebook.com/southernproperhospitality.