Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer who has spent more than 15 years writing about what to eat, drink and do in Chicago for publications including the baiduhai, Eater Chicago, Time Out Chicago, The Daily Herald and RedEye. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
A sandwich giveaway, a friend chicken special and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, July 9. EAT Sandwich Giveaway (Free!) Gleacher Center 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive 312-675-8391...
A fruit-focused tasting menu and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, July 7. EATNow OpenBe Leaf29 N. Wacker Drive 312-877-5399The Loop restaurant offers customizable salads, wraps and grain...
The long summer days are here and you'll want to start them off right. Whether you need to fuel up before hitting the bike trails or beach or just want...
A '70s movie series, a comedy show that does good and more things to do on Wednesday, July 8. EATTour the GardenA10 Hyde Park1462 E. 53rd St. 773-288-1010The restaurant celebrates...
A shark week cocktail, a new Meatloaf Bakery and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, July 6. EAT Running of the Bulls Tasting Menu Salero 621 W. Randolph...
Last year, four Chicago-based stand-up comedians and comedy producer Matt Byrne worked together to create The Comedy Exposition festival, bringing stand-up performances out of the city's comedy clubs and to...
Babrecues, bashes and more things to do this (extra-long) weekend in Chicago. BARBECUES & BASHES Independence Day BenefitLotties Pub1925 W. Cortland 773-489-0738Bring your pooch for patriotic body art, giveaways, raffles...
A double improv show, a paper plane contest and more things to do on Thursday, July 2. EAT Now Open How Do You Roll? 118 S. Wabash Ave. 312-973-1501 The...
Local Foods' grand opening, bar bingo with a risque twist and more things to do on Tuesday, June 30. EATGrand OpeningLocal Foods1427 W. Willow St. 312-432-6575Five Chicago chefs including Abe...
A new arcade bar, a witch-themed cabaret and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, June 29. EAT Share Our Strength Barbecue The Bristol 2152 N. Damen Ave. 773-862-5555...