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.
Three reasons to eat pizza, an afternoon tea and more things to do in Chicago today, Mon. Feb. 8. EATNational Pizza Day Max & Leo's1500 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-973-4920The restaurant...
Chicago native Nora Dunn was performing comedy by night and working as a waitress by day when her brother, actor Kevin Dunn, came to her restaurant to tell her he'd...
When Mark Boergers was getting his masters in fine arts from DePaul University, a teacher who was interested in family relationships and history encouraged him to dig into his own...
A wedding expo, chili cook-off, ice party and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Feb. 5-7. EAT Wine Brunch Ampersand Wine Bar 4845 N. Damen Ave. 773-728-0031 A...
A Goose Island beer and pizza dinner, a Van Gogh painting party and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 4. EAT Now Open Green Bean 734 W....
A five-course dinner at Analogue, a tap takeover at Kuma's Corner and more things to do in Chicago on Feb. 3. EATFirst AnniversaryLuella's Southern Kitchen4609 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-961-8196The BYOB...
Burlesque at The California Clipper, free Firecakes prizes, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 2. EAT Third Anniversary Firecakes 68 W. Hubbard St. 312-329-6500,...
A new bar menu at Boka, a cocktail class at Beef & Barley and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 1. EATNow OpenBlackwood BBQ962 W. Belmont Ave....
Dinner with Mindy Segal and Matt Danko, a wine and cheese festival and more things happening in Chicago this weekend, Jan. 29-31. EATSurf/TurfSink Swim3213 W. Armitage Ave. 773-486-7465Mindy's Hot Chocolate...
A play about marriage equality, a New Belgium beer dinner and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 28. EAT Pizza + New Belgium Beer Dinner Ranalli's 1925...