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 BYOB spot, a comedy show based on anonymous secrets and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 5. EATPrix-Fixe MenuNacional 27325 W. Huron St. 312-664-2727 Prixe...
A secret off-menu meal in the South Loop, free beer with a nonperishable donation and more things to do in Chicago today, Monday, Dec. 28. EAT Now Open Roots Handmade...
A spicy new restaurant in North Center, warm winter cocktails and more things to do in Chicago today, Tuesday, Dec. 22. EAT Now OpenKick1943 W. Byron St. 773-236-8886The North Center...
Boozy hot chocolate at Cindy's, "Love Actually" at Roof on TheWit, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Dec. 21. EAT Now Open Spotted Monkey 335...
Entertaining out-of-towners and want to show off one of the city's best spots? Need a good place to swap holiday horror stories over cocktails? Or maybe you just want to...
Happy hour at Coconutz, a Santa bar crawl and more things to do this weekend, Dec. 18-20. EAT A Wild Game and Bourbon Affair Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel 636 S....
An ugly sweater party, a 'Star Wars' early screening, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago in Thursday, Dec. 17. EAT Holiday Cookies & Cocktails Mixer Catalyst Ranch...
A beer faceoff, a meet-and-greet with "Real Housewives" Kathy Wakile, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 16. EAT Holiday Date Night Eduardo's Enoteca 1212...
Two holiday markets, a new coffee shop and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 15. EAT The Night Market Before Christmas (Free!) Emporium Arcade Bar 2363 N....
A new oyster bar in Lincoln Park, a pastry chef competition and more things to do in Chicago today, Monday, Dec. 14. EATNow OpenOyster Bah1962 N. Halsted St. 773-248-3000In addition...