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 Prince tribute, a new wine bar and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 29. EAT All-You-Can-Eat Crab Night Smack Shack 326 N. Morgan St. 312-973-1336 Take...
Dim sum at Intro, a bubbly tasting at The Market by Foxtrot and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 28. EAT Dim Sum Pop-Up Intro 2300 N....
Krampus Eve, a holiday lights tour and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Dec. 23-26. EAT Feast of the Seven Fishes Tesori 65 E. Adams St. 312-786-9911 Celebrate...
A holiday cookie shop at Cindy's, a seafood boil at Oyster Bah and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 22. EAT Holiday Seafood Boil Oyster Bah 1962...
A new Mediterranean restaurant and greenhouse, an all-female comedy show and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 21. EAT Now Open Eden 1748 W. Lake St. 312-366-2294...
Celebrate National Sangria Day, nosh on free pizza at a book party and more thing to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 20. EAT Paella Party Pata Negra at Latinicity...
A festive block party, a boozy four-course dinner and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Dec. 19. EAT The Sunnyside of Lincoln – Holiday Edition 4514-4530 N. Lincoln...
Crafts and manicures for a good cause at Revival Food Hall, a horror movie marathon at The Vic Theatre and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Dec. 16-18....
A Goose Island beer tasting, happy hour at Xoco and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 15. EAT Ugly Christmas Sweater Party The Smoke Daddy 1804 W....