What’s new on metro Atlanta dining scene

From the team behind Bantam Pub in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, Cabbage Pie has opened in the former Village Pizza space on Carroll Street in Cabbagetown. Look for extensive renovations, a full bar, and a new menu from Bantam Pub chef Darvelio Ramirez. Offerings include appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and pizza, plus entrees such as osso buco, grilled rib-eye and pan-seared salmon. 186 Carroll St. S.E., Atlanta. 404-883-3920.

Junk Food at Joystick

Following the success of Illegal Food, the new incarnation of the "Kitchen Incubation Program" at Joystick Gamebar began on March 2 with chef Joey Zelinka's Junk Food. Zelinka, a Florida native, has cooked at OLA Miami, Rathbun's, 4th and Swift and Sound Table. The inspiration for Junk Food is "all of the food you loved as a child elevated to culinary art." Think oxtail potato chip tacos and pork belly puffed rice. 427 Edgewood Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-525-3002, joystickgamebar.com.

Joshua Perkins to Ecco

Ecco in Midtown recently named Joshua Perkins its executive chef. In a release, Fifth Group Restaurants noted, "Perkins brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his role at Ecco," including stints at di Paolo, Brasserie Le Coze and Globe Restaurant and Lounge in Atlanta. More recently, Perkins served as chef/partner of Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar in his hometown of Memphis, Tenn. 40 Seventh St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-347-9555, ecco-atlanta.com.

Inman Park Restaurant Week

The spring session of Inman Park Restaurant Week 2015 runs March 9-15 with neighborhood favorites offering three-course prix fixe menus at $15, $25 and $35 per person. Restaurants include Barcelona Wine Bar, Folk Art, Fritti, Il Localino, Kevin Rathbun's Steak, North Highland Pub, the Brasserie at Parish, Pure Taqueria, Rathbun's, Sotto Sotto, the Wrecking Bar and Wisteria. New this year, the Luminary at Krog Street Market. inmanparkrestaurantweek.com.