"From the outside, Howell’s Kitchen & Bar could be mistaken for a modern museum — but its multi-level outdoor patio and eclectic menu are the real heart of the space. Grab a glass of Harken Chardonnay and challenge a friend to bocce — loser buys the next round. Or better yet, just relax in the haze of an Atlanta summer on the pet-friendly patio as you share cold-smoked mozzarella sticks, a Nashville Hot pizza complete with coleslaw and pickles, or the Bee Me Up Scotty, a sweet and spicy pie with pepperoni, salami, goat cheese, and hot honey. Don’t feel like sharing? Order the Clucker Sandwich or grilled salmon with summer vegetables, lobster cream, and onion jam, rounded out with a glass of cool chardonnay." - Su-Jit Lin