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 burlesque show, a taco deal and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, July 5. EAT Two for Tuesday Tallboy Taco 325 W. Huron St. 312-488-4917 The River...
Free tacos at Rojo Gusano's new location, a rooftop party at Uncommon Ground, fireworks at Navy Pier and more things to do in Chicago over Fourth of July weekend. EAT...
A 3 Floyds tap takeover at Division Ale House, a bourbon dinner at Harvest and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 30. EAT Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner...
Rick Bayless at Macy's, dumplings and cider at Salero and more thing to do in Chicago on Wednesday, June 29. EAT Pintxos and Porrons Salero 621 W. Randolph St. 312-466-1000...
Happy hour at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, jazz at the MCA and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, June 28. EAT National Ceviche Day Taco Joint 158 W....
A free bartender competition at Fulton Market Kitchen, short plays at The Den Theatre and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, June 27. EAT Surf/Turf Sink Swim 3213...
Rooftop rosé at Fountainhead, a pig roast at Wyler Road and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, June 24-26. EAT Pig Roast Wyler Road 3581 W. Belden Ave....
Beery breakfast for dinner, lunch with Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 23. EAT On Deck Luncheon Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak...
A spicy six-course dinner, a burlesque festival and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, June 22. EAT Hot as a Mutha Dinner Heaven on Seven 111 N. Wabash...
A toast to summer solstice, a new ping pong emporium and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, June 21. EAT Now Open Aire 100 W. Monroe St. 312-236-1234...