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.
Free ramen for National Noodle Day, puppies and beer, a new Mexican-American spot and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 6. EAT National Noodle Day (free!) Kizuki...
There is no shortage of spooky and not-so-spooky fun to be had for Halloween. Everything from haunted walks and hayrides to shivery stories and pumpkin-fueled parties. The list below is...
A five-course dinner with autumn beer pairings, a free art exhibit and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 5. EAT Cajun Cooking Class Heaven on Seven 111...
A Halloween-themed cabaret, a River North dinner crawl and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 4. EAT OctoberFeast Bottled Blonde 504 N. Wells St. 312-645-1047 Try food...
Half-priced wings, a keep-the-stein Oktoberfest night and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 3. EAT XXX Wing Challenge Jake Melnick's Corner Tap 41 E. Superior St. 312-266-0400...
Chicago's NFL season is off to a rocky start, but that doesn't mean you can't have plenty of football fun. Bars throughout the city are welcoming college fans from schools...
An apple pie contest, a vegan food festival, Oyster Fest and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. EAT Shaw's Crab House Oyster Fest Corner of...
National Coffee Day, fall fashion and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 29. EAT Chef Naomi Pomeroy Menu Takeover The Publican 837 W. Fulton Market 312-733-9555 The...
When Erik Beehn was growing up at the Travelodge his grandparents owned in Las Vegas in the '80s, he didn't know how different his life was from that of other...
A rooftop party featuring Oktoberfest beers, rosé for a good cause and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 28. EAT Bourbon Dinner Elixir 1509 W. Balmoral Ave....