What’s new on metro dining scene

Dexter Weaver has announced his intention to close Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods — the Athens soul food mainstay that he opened in 1986; it has since become a strand of that city’s DNA. He expects to close the restaurant sometime in late November. Weaver’s trademark expression, “Automatic for the People,” was memorably appropriated by Athens-based band R.E.M. for its classic rock album. 1016 E Broad St., Athens. 706-353-7797.

Sprinkles set to open in Lenox Square

Do we really need more cupcakes in our lives? We'll find out when one of the biggest players in the biz opens on Dec. 13 in Lenox Square. Set by the newly reconfigured main entrance to the mall, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Ice Cream Atlanta will offer cupcakes, brownies, cookies and ice cream at its new location. Started in 2005 in Beverly Hills, Calif., this bakery offers a decidedly sophisticated take on the lunchbox treat. It now operates in Houston, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and several other locations. It also operates a cupcake ATM at its flagship that is an object of adoration. Get your credit cards out. 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 1-888-220-2210, sprinkles.com.

Recent closings

The Pita Pit franchise in downtown Decatur, which occupied a highly visible corner but never looked like it had any business … the Red Mango franchise near Emory University, Atlanta's sole branch of the international frozen yogurt shop, which opened inexplicably in a shopping center with zero foot traffic … the Brookhaven location of Canyons Burger Company, the Woodstock-based chain that operated a few locations throughout the country, including a second local one in Buckhead.