Real Fix Pizzeria open in Roswell

After a few delays, Hicham Azhari and Fikret Kovac of F&H Food Trading Group recently opened their fifth restaurant together, Real Fix Pizzeria, in downtown Roswell. Piazzolo Giacomo Lazzano recently moved from Palermo, Italy, to oversee the creation of pizzas made with "locally sourced, high-quality ingredients." Look for a casual atmosphere, with beer and wine, and both fried and Neapolitan-style pies fired in a pair of handmade wood-burning ovens. Open for lunch, dinner and carryout daily. 14 Elizabeth Way, Roswell, 770-299-1657. fhfoodtradinggroup.com.

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall opening

Described by owner Michael Lennox as "a base camp for the urban explorer" with "campfire cuisine," Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall is set to open along the Atlanta Beltline on Sept. 15. But as EATER Atlanta reported last week, Robert Lupo, the former Leon's Full Service chef, who was set to serve as executive chef, suddenly resigned and will be replaced by sous chef Kyle Schmidt, previously of King + Duke and No. 246. 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta. ladybirdatlanta.com.

Joe Schafer out at King + Duke

Ford Fry of Rocket Farm Restaurants confirmed via a text message that Joe Schafer has stepped down as chef at King + Duke in Buckhead. "Joe resigned from King and Duke for personal reasons. Drew is sitting in and having fun in the meantime," Fry wrote. "Drew" is chef Drew Beline of No. 246 in Decatur. Fry's other restaurants include JCT Kitchen, the Optimist and St. Cecelia. Two new Tex-Mex concepts are set to open soon, with Superica at Krog Street Market and the El Felix at Avalon in Alpharetta. rocketfarm.tumblr.com.

“Taste of Fifth Group” for JBF

On Sept. 12, Fifth Group Restaurants presents "Taste of Fifth Group," an exclusive chef's tasting as part of the James Beard Foundation's "Taste America." The evening will feature Chip Ulbrich of South City Kitchen Midtown and Vinings, Brent Banda of La Tavola, Jonathan Beatty of Ecco, Scott Keefer of The Original El Taco, Chad Clevenger of Alma Cocina, and Todd Annis of Bold American Events. Taste and interact with the chefs while enjoying pairings from beverage director Vajra Stratigos. Tickets: tasteamerica.myshopify.com/products/85-taste-of-fifth-group-ticket-atlanta.