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 dessert crawl through Andersonville, a Halloween bash at Three Dots and a Dash and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 28-30. EAT 'Sweet Sugar, Sultry Spice'...
Free pita sandwiches, half-price wine and charcuterie boards and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 27. EAT Sandwich Giveaway (Free!) I Dream of Falafel 851 W. Belmont...
Karaoke with scary good drink deals, a meet and greet with Kristin Cavallari and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 26. EAT Now Open Blackwood BBQ 233...
Cheese and cocktail pairings, beer poured from a pumpkin and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 25. EAT Q-BBQ Pop-Up Willis Tower 233 S. Wacker Drive The...
A cider class, $3 horror flicks, a half price everything happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 24. EAT Dia de Los Muertos Experiential Dinner...
Lincoln Square was once the epicenter of Chicago's German population. While those roots still run deep, the neighborhood now houses businesses and restaurants catering to people from around the world....
With multiple private and public schools and plenty of parks, this North Side neighborhood is home to so many young families that the sidewalks are often lined with strollers and...
Home to attractions that make locals proud and draw in tourists from around the world, the South Loop is one of the city's cultural centers and an easy place to...
Chicago Dessert Fest, a "Game of Thrones"-themed brunch and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 21-23. EAT The Kitchen Gilt Bar Pop-Up Brunch The Kitchen 316 N....
Pumpkin carving parties, fall plants and honey beer and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 20. EAT Blanket Music Series Antique Taco 1000 W. 35th St. 773-823-9410...