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.
An early premiere of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," $4 apps and drafts at Old Town Pour House and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Nov....
An oyster shucking class, holiday cocktails and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 16. EAT Oyster Shucking Class GT Fish & Oyster 531 N. Wells St. 312-929-3501...
A night market with drinks, jewelry and other gifts, a New York cocktail bar takeover and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 15. EAT A Spice Companion...
A speed bartending competition, Cuban takeout and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 14. EAT TriBecca's Cubano Takeout Night Honey Butter Fried Chicken 3361 N. Elston Ave....
Free appetizers for Veterans Day, a Zelda-themed symphony and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Nov. 11-13. EAT Veteran's Day Deal (Free!) Yard House 1500 N. Clybourn Ave....
An unlimited barbecue dinner, a happy hour with housemade chocolate chip cookies and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 10. EAT 'The Adventures of Fat Rice' Book...
Trivia and $4 40s, a bourbon-and-pie happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 9. EAT One-Year Anniversary La Storia Ristorante 1154 N. Dearborn St. 312-915-5950...
The Pleasant Home Foundation has led annual Oak Park house tours for years, highlighting different architectural characteristics such as Prairie Style or bungalows. But in a village glutted with house...
When Marissa Meyer wrapped up her bestselling young adult series "The Lunar Chronicles" with the publication of "Winter" last November, she decided that she needed a change of pace. "'The...
Voter freebies, an Election Day patio ping pong party and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 8. EAT Free Tacos on Election Day Tallboy Taco 325 W....