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.
National Drink Wine Day, an Asian street food cookout and more things to do in Chicago Thursday, Feb. 18. EAT Hot Party Asian Street Cookout Maria's Packaged Goods & Community...
Hot toddies at Mott St, new dumplings at Packed and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 17. EAT New Menu Packed: Dumplings Reimagined 1321 E. 57th St....
When Tap House Grill decided to expand beyond its eight Chicago area locations, franchise owner Mark Grimes was faced with a choice. He had operated the restaurant company's Highwood location...
A new West Loop restaurant, free general admission at three museums and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 15. EAT Now open MAD Social 1140 W. Madison...
A party to benefit LGBTQ youth, an undie run, a singles masquerade and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Feb. 12-14. EATBone & MoanFreehand Chicago19 E. Ohio St....
People from around the world have made their homes in Chicago, and Thodos Dance Chicago is paying tribute to that diversity and its impact on the arts with their production...
A Vosges chocolate pop-up for your Valentine's Day needs, a pizza and beer dinner and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 11. EAT Vosges Haut-Chocolat Pop-Up Shop...
Meet Andrew Shaw, make your own truffles for Valentine's Day and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 10. EAT Love Potion Chocolate & WineThe Boarding House720 N....
A crawfish boil for Fat Tuesday, a Chinese New Year feast and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 9. EATFat Tuesday Crawfish BoilFremont15 W. Illinois St. 312-874-7270The...