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 live lit show, 20-cent pizza slices and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, June 20. EAT Grand Opening Celebration Jet's Pizza Multiple locations The pizza chain celebrates...
A rosé-fueled happy hour, a dog adoption event, an ice cream pop-up and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, June 17-19. EAT Primehouse Pop-Up Ice Cream Shop David...
Brothers Samuel and Raymond Popeil got their start selling kitchen gadgets at boardwalks and county fairs in the 1930s and '40s, but as television became more popular the Popeil brothers...
A Lincoln Park restaurant crawl, a chance to win free pizza for a year and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 16. EAT Cravings on Clark Restaurant...
A chat with Doug Sohn, a show that revolves around pizza and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, June 15. EAT Ciders & Sliders Fatpour Tap Works 2005...
National Bourbon Day specials, a pie-eating contest and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, June 14. EAT Pie-Eating Contest Woodie's Flat 1535 N. Wells St. 312-643-0093 Stuff your...
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at Roof, a mezcal tasting and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, June 13. EAT Now Open Animale 1904 N. Western Ave. 872-315-3912 The...
Grand opening party at Arbella, a Pride kick-off party, a pottery marketplace and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, June 10-12. EAT 'The Sound of Music' Sing-a-long Brunch...
Furious Spoon Logan Square is now open, a limited release Founders tap takeover at Tuman's Tap and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 9. Now Open Furious...
When Citadel Theatre wrapped its production of "Oliver!" in December, actor Steve Malone thought he'd be relieved not to have to commute between Chicago and Lake Forest anymore. Instead, he...