What’s new on metro Atlanta dining scene

Chef/owner Asha Gomez confirmed this week that on July 28 she will close Cardamom Hill, the critically acclaimed Indian restaurant she opened in Berkeley Hills in January 2012. Gomez was born in Kerala, the southwestern-most state of India, and at Cardamom Hill she became known for her fine dining take on cuisine from that region, including her signature Kerala fried chicken. But the shopping center space on Northside Drive proved too small for the concept. "The bottom line is that it was a 45 cover restaurant that couldn't accommodate the crowds," Gomez said. cardamomhill.net.

Spice to Table set to open

Recently, Asha Gomez announced a new bakery cafe concept, Spice to Table, she calls an "Indian patisserie." It's set to open Aug. 1 in the Studioplex development on Auburn Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward. On the opening menu, look for samosa pockets, caramelized onion and spiced cashew crostatas and quiche for breakfast, and tomato pies, vegetable rice pulao, pork vindaloo sandwiches, and a soup and salad of the day at lunch. House-made pastries include seven-spiced carrot cake, chocolate chai bon bons, and savory cookies. spicetotable.com.

Bartaco opening two more

What Now Atlanta reports that Barcelona Wine Bar spinoff Bartaco, which recently opened on Atlanta's Westside, and has four locations in New York and Connecticut, plans to open two more Atlanta franchises. The Mexican-style concept featuring "upscale street food" will land on Roswell Road in Buckhead and at Inman Park's 280 Elizabeth development. bartaco.com.

WSPD July Sundown Series

The Westside Provisions District hosts its final Sundown Series of the season on July 30 with the showing of the music documentary "Muscle Shoals." The series celebrates art, music and film, and it showcases the district's dining options, from Abattoir and JCT Kitchen & Bar to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Taqueria del Sol. Call ahead or stop in for takeout, and restaurants will pack your dinner to go. westsidepd.com.