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 Bell's beer crawl, a Dave Attell show and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 8. EAT Fall Menu Tasting Kings County Tap 2576 N. Lincoln Ave....
Cubs postseason games are almost as rare as last week's lunar eclipse, so Wednesday's wild card game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is definitely cause for celebration. These local bars and...
A taco to break the Curse of the Billy Goat, a wine festival and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 7. EATReverse the CurseThe Butcher's Tap3553 N....
How to prepare octopus, a beer dinner, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 5. EAT Shop with a Chef Mariano's 1800 W. Lawrence Ave....
A fashion show featuring Haitian designers, a fondue dinner with wine and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 5. EATMilbrandt Vineyards Winemaker DinnerGeja's Cafe340 W. Armitage Ave....
"Mean Girls" trivia, a barbecue feast and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, Oct. 2-4. EAT Kultura Emporium Arcade Bar 2363 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-8774 A festival to...
Five-buck lunches at new Snap Kitchen, Pollyanna Brewing Company tap takeover, happy hour deals and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 1. EAT Snap Kitchen. Sneak Preview...
Sample seasonal goodies at Katherine Anne Confections, check out a runway show at Latino Fashion Week and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 30. EATFall Flavors Preview...
A yoga party, a bad poetry slam, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Sept. 29. EAT Wicker Park Bucktown Fall Dinner Crawl Jackson Junge Gallery...
A new Streeterville restaurant, $6 screenings at Gene Siskel Film Center, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 28. EAT Now Open GreenRiver 259 E....