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 farmers market dinner at Travelle, a debate watch party at Chicago History Museum and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 19. EAT Bao Eating Contest (Free!)...
A pasta flight, a martini flight, a Jack Daniel's pop-up and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 18. EAT National Pasta Month Tuscany 1014 W. Taylor St....
A smoked beer and sausages tasting, street eats at Culinary Fight Club and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 17. EAT Culinary Fight Club Concord Fifty Five...
If you're looking to decorate your place or get a head start on holiday shopping, you can browse more than 5,000 pieces of art, jewelry and furniture from Oct. 22...
Bloody Mary Fest, Wine Riot and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 14-16. EAT Pumpkin Brunch Chez Moi 2100 N. Halsted St. 773-871-2100 Savor the fall favorite...
Free tattoos, a Chicago Fire-commemorative beer release and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 13. EAT America's Test Kitchen Presents Cook's Science: The Burger Tour Athenaeum Theater...
A wing deal at Honey Butter Fried Chicken, National Gumbo Day at Pearl Tavern and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 12. EAT Chicago Chef Battle Kendall...
A pasta throw down, a sour beer tapping, a new 'Alice in Wonderland'-themed bar and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 11. EAT Saucy–A Pasta Throwdown The...
Columbus Day brunch, Monday Night Football specials and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 10. EAT Columbus Day Brunch Kick 1943 W. Byron St. 773-236-8886 Start your...
DIY Halloween treats, a bloody mary battle and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 7-9. EAT Halloween Treats Baking Class Read It & Eat 2142 N. Halsted...