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.
Wine tasting, a hops panel and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, May 19. EAT Gino's Brewing Company and Local Option Beer DinnerGino's Brewing Company500 N. LaSalle St....
A grilling block party, a trolley crawl and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, May 18. EAT Maddy's Dumpling House: The Spring Edition Studio 24 2416 W. North...
Pig roasts, a comedy show and more weekend things to do in Chicago, May 15-17. EAT Four-Year Anniversary Porkchop 941 W. Randolph St. 312-733-9333 The West Loop restaurant celebrates with...
Early 'Mad Max' screening, a new drag parody and more things to do on May 14 in Chicago. EAT Grand Opening (Free!)Read It & Eat2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158The Lincoln...
A DryHop Brewers beer collaboration, food truck Wednesdays and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, May 13. EAT Urban Islander Farmer's Market (Free!) Treasure Island Foods 2121 N....
Libertyville resident Madelynn McInerney was diagnosed with migraines in seventh grade. Her headaches could last months at a time, and her symptoms just kept getting worse. "They gave me a...
A benefit for Moto chef Homaro Cantu's family and more things to do on May 11. EAT Rooftop SoireeThree Forks180 N. Field Blvd. 312-938-4303Snack on beef tartare, arancini, fluke crudo...
After some frustrating false starts, warm weather seems to have finally arrived. Show off the summer threads you've had stashed all winter while kicking back and filling up at one...
Mother's Day brunches, Chicago Zine Fest and more things to do this weekend in Chicago. EAT Mother's Day Funky BrunchThe Brass Monkey401 N. Morgan St. 312-763-3316Chef Ryan Wombacher prepares a...
Wine flights for $16, an outdoor furniture sale and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, May 6. EAT Cajun Cooking Class Heaven on Seven 111 N. Wabash St....