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.
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Dec. 7 SafeHouse Chicago (60 E. Ontario St. 312-313-1007) offers $4 domestic beers, $6 select glasses of wine,...
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Nov. 30 Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St. 312-575-0306) hosts live music and offers specials at various...
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Nov. 23 Bring your favorite beer or wine as a host gift and hope it gets cracked open...
Whether you're looking to kick back with friends in town for Thanksgiving or are just celebrating not having any obligations until dinner the next day, Nov. 22 is the perfect...
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Nov. 16 Learn how to make espresso martinis and other dessert cocktails and drink your work for $14...
Rogers Park is both Chicago's northernmost point and one of its most diverse neighborhoods. The lakefront community extends from Devon Avenue to Howard Street and features both historic homes and...
Thanksgiving can be stressful enough without also worrying about how long to cook the turkey. Whether you enjoy hosting at home but don't want to spend all day in the...
Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Nov. 9 20 East (20 E. Delaware Place 312-397-3633) offers $2 Jameson shots plus drink and appetizer pairings...
Chicago actor Martin Hanna said the high point of his life in the theater world was when he was a student at Niles North High School in Skokie learning from...
Oak Park resident Elizabeth Berg published her first novel, "Durable Goods," in 1993, and though she's added more than 20 books to her portfolio since then, her debut remained her...