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 new doughnut shop in Old Town, a cider discussion at Jerry's and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, March 24. EAT Now Open Doodle's Doughnuts 1419 N....
A traditional Japanese vegan dinner at Izakaya Mita, barrel-aged and experimental beers from The Bruery at Fountainhead, happy hour of the day and more things to do in Chicago on...
Free doughnuts and burgers, food trucks at Harris Theater and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, March 23. EATFree DoughnutsOld Fashioned Donuts11248 S. Michigan Ave. 773-995-7420Share what you...
A new mezcal-centric bar in Logan Square, a live lit series in Ravenswood and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, March 21. EATGet Smoked312 Chicago136 N. LaSalle St....
Happy hour at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a spring flower workshop and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, March 18-20. EAT The Story of Eli: A Chicago Legacy That's More...
World War II saw a mass migration of veterans and their young families from city and tenement row houses to newly created suburbs. While city dwellers were accustomed to public...
Looking for a local bar to cheer on your alma mater while stacking stadium cups and collecting shot glasses? This guide will help you zero in on where to stake out...
An early morning dance party, a free screening of "Afronauts" and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, March 17. EATCHIrish PrideStaytion Market & Bar1 W. Wacker Drive 312-372-7200Celebrate...
Happy hour at Parson's Chicken & Fish, Culinary Fight Club at Chop Shop and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, March 16. EAT Bohemian Beer Dinner Bohemian House...
An Irish-inspired dinner with whiskey, a bridesmaid dress launch party with free beauty treatments and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, March 15. EATSt. Patrick's Whiskey DinnerStella Barra...