As a wintry chill descends on Chicagoland, those looking to warm up with a tasty tipple have three new high-profile options in the center of the city.⁠ ⁠ Whether it’s the sleek next-door extension to one of Chicago’s top restaurants Ever — aptly named After — or an urban winery with an Alinea alum in the kitchen creating shareable plates meant to enhance each sip, or a whiskey-focused bar that pumps out fresh buttermilk biscuits every 20 minutes, these three spots offer guests an array of options from expertly fried chicken to an intriguing quartet of Old-Fashioneds.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to learn more about @afterloungechicago, shown here, @chicagowinery and @yardbirdchicago. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune / @mandophotos)

As a wintry chill descends on Chicagoland, those looking to warm up with a tasty tipple have three new high-profile options in the center of the city.⁠
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Whether it’s the sleek next-door extension to one of Chicago’s top restaurants Ever — aptly named After — or an urban winery with an Alinea alum in the kitchen creating shareable plates meant to enhance each sip, or a whiskey-focused bar that pumps out fresh buttermilk biscuits every 20 minutes, these three spots offer guests an array of options from expertly fried chicken to an intriguing quartet of Old-Fashioneds.⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to learn more about @afterloungechicago, shown here, @chicagowinery and @yardbirdchicago. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune / @mandophotos)