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 fried rice takeout deal, a pop opera and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, April 21. EAT Sneak Preview Fundraiser Giordano's 5207 N. Clark St. 773-989-7449 The...
A new salad shop, an international music fest and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, April 20. EAT A Taste of Baker Miller Bohemian House 11 W. Illinois...
Record Store Day brunch, three shopping markets and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, April 17-19. EAT French Classics Cooking Class Mon Ami Gabi 2300 N. Lincoln Park...
Paint a bacon version of Revolution's Anti-Hero logo, a conversation with "Orange is the New Black" star Kate Mulgrew and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, April 16....
Embark on a do-it-yourself Baconfest adventure with these 13 pork-filled dishes. Not satisfied with just two days devoted to bacon-on-absolutely-everything, the organizers of Baconfest have unofficially declared April "Bacon Month"...
With more than 150 performances running at theaters throughout the city from April 20-26, deciding what shows to see during the 18th annual Chicago Improv Festival can seem overwhelming–especially since...
Tax Day specials, a cheese and honey tasting (with cocktails!) and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, April 15. EAT Local Cheese & Honey Tasting Local Goods Chicago...
A burger and beer deal, spin class by candlelight and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, April 13. EAT Taste of Sardinia Dinner Labriola Ristorante & Café 535...
Free cupcakes, half priced wine and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, April 13. EAT 10th Anniversary (Free!) Sprinkles Cupcakes 50 E. Walton St. 312-573-1600 Get a free...
'Game of Thrones' events, an art sale and more weekend things to do in Chicago April 10-12. EAT 'Game of Thrones' Wild Boar Dinner Frontier 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322...