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.
Thursday, Jan. 2 The entire menu is 20 percent off from 4:30-6 p.m. at ROOF on theWit (201 N. State St. 312-239-9502). Friday, Jan. 3 Wine and craft beer are...
The pressure is on to make this New Year's Eve special as it's ushering in a whole new decade. Luckily you've got lots of options. Whether you're looking for a...
THURSDAY, DEC. 26 Thursday Party Series at Waydown The West Loop rooftop lounge's resident DJ Shon Dervis spins vinyl old school hip-hop and funk. 7 p.m., 311 N. Morgan St....
Thursday, Dec. 26 Kinton Ramen (1426 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-770-3452) offers half-price appetizers, $2 Sapporo drafts, $3 house sake, $4 glasses of wine and $5 cocktails from 4-7 p.m. Friday,...
Thursday, Dec. 19 Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Market 312-850-5005) offers half-price appetizers and $5 mojitos, sangria and margaritas in the lounge area from 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Buy one...
THURSDAY, DEC. 19 ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo Visit the zoo after hours and enjoy hundreds of displays using 2.5 million lights, plus photos with Santa, strolling carolers, warm spiced...
The holidays are filled with traditions, but what those are vary wildly by person or family. Christmas can be all about a big celebratory feast or marked by a laidback...
THURSDAY, DEC. 12 Holiday Bazaar at Time Out Market Shop more than 20 vendors selling apparel, art, culinary tools and more at the new West Loop market and warm up...
Thursday, Dec. 12 Eden (1748 W. Lake St. 312-366-2294) offers $10 cocktails, $8 roasted mushroom flatbread and $14 fried chicken in the bar area from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13...
Thursday, Dec. 5 Stella Barra Pizzeria (1954 N. Halsted St. 773-634-4101) offers $3 drafts, $4 select glasses of wine, $5 well drinks, $7.95 pizzas and $6.95 meatballs from 4-6 p.m....