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 pizza tasting, brewery takeover and more things to do in Chicago Tuesday, Aug. 18. EAT Pizza in the Evening Picnic The Social Table 819 W. Armitage Ave. 773-697-4109 Try...
A concert in the park, a new spot for lunch and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, August 17. EATNow OpenBernie's Lunch & Supper660 N. Orleans St. 312-624-9892The...
A free sidewalk grill-out, beers to celebrate National Left Handers Day and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, August 13. EATGrilling Pop-Up (Free!)Maple & Ash8 W. Maple St.Sample...
Vintage Garage Sale, a Madonna birthday brunch and more weekend things to do in Chicago, Aug. 14-16. EAT Dirtybird BBQ 1401 W. Randolph St. House and techno label Dirtybird Records...
Cocktail and cooking demonstrations, an Andersonville dinner crawl, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 12. EAT Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl Swedish American Museum...
Happy hour deal of the day: $1 oysters, $5-$6 appetizers, $4 Sapporo drafts and $5 select glasses of wine from 5-6 p.m. in the lounge and patio at Roka Akor...
Monday happy hour deal: $2.50 Kirin and Kirin Light bottles and select bottles of Baird Brewing Co. beer for $5 from 5-7 p.m. at Izakaya Mita (1960 N. Damen Ave....
Weekend happy hour deal: $4 bottles and cans of beer, $5 glasses of house wine, $6 well cocktails and $7 appetizers from 5-8 p.m. at Adamus (10 S. Wabash Ave....
Thursday happy hour special: $4 16-ounce drafts, $4 well cocktails and $5 glasses of wine at Division Ale House from 6-9 p.m. EATJamaican Independence DayMr. Brown's Lounge81 E. Wacker Place...
Women slinging whiskey, a rooftop screening and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, August 5. EATNational Oyster DayChop Shop2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440The Wicker Park spot celebrates by...