Late-Night Chinese Restaurant Opening Next to Smith’s Olde Bar

Late-night, healthy Chinese take-out near Ansley Mall
Kong’s Kitchen, a Chinese take-out and delivery-only restaurant, is opening at 1584 Piedmont Road next door to Smith’s Olde Bar in Piedmont Heights between the Ansley Park and Morningside neighborhoods, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. Owner Tung Lee Kong says Kong’s Kitchen will be open until 3 a.m. in order to capture the late-night crowds spilling out of area nightclubs and bars who are looking for food options other than McDonald’s. Expect traditional Chinese take-out dishes like the oft-ordered chicken or beef with broccoli but with a healthier twist. The restaurant plans to open in June. [ATLBizChron]

Gino’s East pizza opening in Poncey-Highland
The Chicago deep-dish pizza chain will be located in the former Rize Artisan Pizza space at 675 North Highland Avenue across from Sweet Auburn BBQ and Soul Vegetarian, What Now Atlanta first reported. Gino’s made the announcement on Facebook stating, “Gino’s East is getting #DeepAF in Atlanta this summer.” [WNA]

Loyal Tavern opening soon on Canton Street in Roswell
The owners of barbecue restaurant Loyal Q and Brew (East Cobb, Alpharetta) plan to open Loyal Tavern in the former Chandlery gift shop space at 950 Canton Street in historic Roswell, according to Tomorrow’s News Today. The “sports bar-like” restaurant will offer “traditional tavern fare” as well as some barbecue items from Loyal Q. Loyal Tavern could open by May 15. [ToNT]