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.
Throw your collection of food delivery apps in the back of your closet with your winter coat and long underwear. Gone are the days of refusing to step outside for...
Rick Bayless' new mezcal bar and restaurant Lena Brava, sherry and hot dogs at Table, Donkey and Stick and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, May 10. EAT...
A guacamole workshop at Antique Taco, a pop-up at Bar Marta and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, May 11. EATHoly Guacamole WorkshopThe Guest Room at Antique Taco1360...
A new taco spot in the Loop, a rooftop party to benefit dog rescue organizations and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, May 9. EATSwing for Kids Stampede...
Hugh Hefner had a passion for architecture, and when he founded Playboy in Chicago in 1953, he used the magazine as venue for stories about some of the city's modern...
Five Kentucky Derby parties, $2 slices of pizza, a Mother's Day movie and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, May 6-8. EATBirthday BashBig G's Pizza3716 N. Clark St....
Cinco de Mayo fiestas, an Edison Park music fest and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, May 5. EAT Single de Mayo Night Market Mott St 1401 N....
A Star Wars Day celebration, an outdoor yoga class and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, April 4. EATCinco de CuatroThe Duck Inn2701 S. Eleanor St. 312-724-8811An "Arrested...
A new coffee shop and diner in The Loop, Chicago Improv Festival and more things to do in Chicago today, May 3. EAT Date Night Riva Crab House 700 E....
Two-dollar tacos and tallboys at Tallboy Tacos, free ribs at Porkchop and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, May 2. EAT National Barbecue Month (free!) Porkchop 941 W....