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 beer fundraiser at Lagunitas, Food Truck Tuesdays and more things to do in Chicago on June 16. EAT Food Truck Tuesdays CB2 800 W. North Ave. 312-787-8329 Grab a...
Lobster deals, Mani Mondays and more things to do in Chicago on June 15. EAT National Lobster Day Fish Bar 2956 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-687-8177 The Lakeview restaurant celebrates by...
Feed your need for sci-fi and fantasy with these plays, both new and old. With "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" bringing in huge box office numbers,...
A tiki beach party, a country music fest and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, June 12-14. EAT Big Gay Brunch Boiler Room 2210 N. California Ave. 773-276-5625...
A Founders tap takeover, Jurassic Party and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 11. EAT Forbidden Root Collaboration Dinner Arami 1829 W. Chicago Ave. 312-243-1535 The Chicago...
Rooftop bashes, outdoor Blackhawks-watching and more things to do on June 10. EAT Beats on BluhmTerzo Piano at The Art Institute of Chicago159 E. Monroe St. 312-443-8650Take in views of...
A new seafood-centric market, guest bartending bash and more things to do on June 9. EAT Now OpenWixter Market2110 W. Division St. 312-248-2800The Wicker Park shop sells frozen and tinned...
New restaurants, wine dinners and more things to do in Chicago on June 8. EAT Now OpenDolce Italian127 W. Huron St. 312-754-0700The restaurant inside The Godfrey Hotel in River North...
Beach parties, The 606 opening and more things to do in Chicago this weekend. EAT Green City Market Fulton (Free!)799 W. Fulton Market 773-880-1266The sibling to the Lincoln Park farmers...
Now that you don't have to bundle up to go outside, it's the perfect time to spice up your lunch routine by trying somewhere new. Whether you're just looking to...