Nicole Schnitzler

Nicole Schnitzler is a freelance writer for the baiduhai and the founder of Doors Open Dishes, a nonprofit that partners with chefs to benefit those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The View From Inside the Wrigley Field Scoreboard

July 2, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Darryl Wilson, dubbed "Chairman of the Board" by his colleagues, takes us inside the iconic hand-turned scoreboard.

2016’s hottest wedding trends

May 12, 2019 at 11:21 p.m.

With wedding season entering full swing, brides and their dream teams have a lot to juggle — all while adhering to another big priority: being on trend. To help ensure...

Matcha Is the Next Big Thing, and Here Are the Best Places to Get It

July 2, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

Five clever ways chefs and bartenders are giving this tea the green light

Five Places to Get Great Mac and Cheese

July 2, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

A cheesy comfort food elbows its way across town.

Six New Takes on S’mores at Chicago Restaurants

July 2, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

Chicago chefs are experimenting a lot with the campfire treat.

Six Places to Try Octopus in Chicago

July 2, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

An eight-armed cephalopod wriggles into the spotlight.

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