The Spence Update; Sound Table Expands; And More

1) Midtown: Highly-anticipated new restaurant, The Spence, from chef Richard Blais and Concentrics Restaurants is now projected to open early this spring. [PLYWOOD]

2) Old Fourth Ward: The expansion at The Sound Table called Space2 officially opened on New Year's Eve, featuring more room for music, dancing, and events. [POST-PLYWOOD]

3) Smyrna: The new upscale Mexican restaurant from Great Food Group, Dos Amigos Cantina, is scheduled to open within weeks according to Smyrna-Vinings Patch. Dos Amigos will be the fourth restaurant in the group that includes Social Vinings, Paul's, and Vinings Fish Company. [PLYWOOD]

4) Sandy Springs: Early this year, Ariana Afghan Cuisine will open at 5785 Roswell Road, tweets Restaurants ATL. [PLYWOOD]

5) Toco Hills: Now open in the former Artuzzi's space, Red Pepper Taquería is serving over 100 tequilas and featuring "draft table taps." And tacos. [POST-PLYWOOD]

6) Kirkwood: Scheduled to open in the first months of 2012, The Pullman gastropub is posting daily photos on Facebook, as noted by Creative Loafing. [PLYWOOD]