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.
If you’re looking to share a drink with friends, you don't have to limit your options to a bottle of wine or a pitcher of beer. These 14 spots offer...
Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Sept. 13 Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., 312-575-0306) offers $5 glasses of wine, $4 16-ounce kombucha...
Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Sept. 6 Get a complimentary portrait taken of you and your pooch from 5 to 8 p.m. at...
Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Aug. 30 Lottie’s Pub (1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738) offers $3.50 Goose Island Old Man Grumpy pale ale,...
When Eric Fosse and Glenn Deutsch teamed up to open Mino's Italian in Winnetka, they decided to create a restaurant they wanted to eat at. "We built this based on...
Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Aug. 23 Tuman's Tap & Grill (2159 W. Chicago Ave., 773-782-1400) hosts representatives of Short Fuse Brewing Company...
Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Aug. 16 Sample more than 30 wines along with appetizers from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benchmark (1510...
Here’s where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Aug. 9 Tavern on Rush (1031 N. Rush St., 312-664-9600) offers $6 glasses of wine, $5 select bottles...
Sometimes you’ve got something to celebrate and you want the world to know. Party in style at one of these 13 spots that offer bottle service so you can skip...
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Aug. 2 All beer, wine, cider and cocktails are half price from 5 to 7 p.m. at Estelle’s...