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.
Cinco de Mayo events, a live podcast recording and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, May 5. EAT Cajun Butter Boil Pop-up Yusho 2853 N. Kedzie St. 773-904-8558...
Kentucky Derby events, Green City Market and more weekend things to do in Chicago, May 1-3. EAT Millionaire's Row Chicago Q 1160 N. Dearborn St. 312-642-1160 Graze on an all-you-can-eat...
A wine stroll, a night bazaar and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, April 30. EAT Fourth Anniversary Frontier 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322 The West Town spot...
Chocolate sampling, a community bike ride and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, April 29. EAT Preview Party Katherine Anne Confections 2745 W. Armitage St. 773-245-1630 Sample 16...
Pizzeria freebies, rooftop parties and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, April 27. EAT One-Year AnniversaryBlaze Pizza227 E. Ontario St. 312-255-1290The pizzeria's Streeterville location celebrates by giving away...
Movie deals, foot-long chili dogs and more to do in Chicago on Monday, April 27. EAT Dinner and a Movie NightThe New 400 Theaters6746 N. Sheridan Road 773-856-5977Get two tickets...
An all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, a beer and dodgeball fundraiser and more weekend things to do in Chicago, April 24-26. EAT Collaborative Dinner GT Fish & Oyster 531 N. Wells St....
A "Games of Thrones" beer launch, a Maria Pinto pop-up and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, April 23. EAT Blustone Wine Dinner Belly Q 1400 W. Randolph...
An evening with Mindy Segal, a tequila tasting and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, April 22. EAT Clos du Gravillas Wine Dinner Bistro Campagne 4518 N. Lincoln...