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.
Decorate sugar skulls, carve a pumpkin and more things to do in Chicago today, Tuesday, Oct. 20. EAT Sugar Skulls & CervezaD'Noche2710 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-289-4274 Sugar Skulls & Cerveza...
A pumpkin-centric menu, a storytelling series with barbecue and more things to do in Chicago today, Monday, Oct. 19. EATPumpkin FestChez Moi2100 N. Halsted St. 773-871-2100The Lincoln Park bistro serves...
Chili Fest, a 24-hour horror movie marathon, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 16-18. EAT Biker Brunch Boiler Room 2210 N. California Ave. 773-276-5625...
Bourbon and bacon tasting for charity, a new Lakeview Home Run Inn, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 15. EAT Grand Opening Home Run...
Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks has written 18 novels, and they all have two things in common. "Over the course of my career, I've tried to make each novel as different...
When her sons left for college in 2009, Battle Creek, Mich. resident Loreen Niewenhuis decided to leave on her own adventure and hike along Lake Michigan's southern edge, a 64-day...
A beer and bacon pairing, a free concert and more things to do in Chicago today, Wednesday, Oct. 14. EATFilipino Heritage Month specialsSunda110 W. Illinois St. 312-644-0500Get a taste of...
A pop-up cookbook dinner, a fashion film festival and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 13. EAT Michael Solomonov Pop-Up Cookbook Dinner Café Spiaggia 980 N. Michigan...
A sushi special for National Gumbo Day, Dolce Italian happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 12. EAT National Gumbo Day Jellyfish 1009 N. Rush...
A pumpkin-carving party at Pub Royale, a race from Fish Bar to Henry's and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 9-11. EATPhilippine Cuisine: A Plateful of HistoryKendall...