Customshop team announces name and renderings of new wine bar
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Emmy Lou's is located in The Courtyard shopping center on Park Road. Rendering: Courtesy of Emmy Lou's
The owners of Customshop and Marina's Tapas are opening a new wine bar in Dilworth: Emmy Lou's.
Why it matters: Andres Kaifer and Alex Bridges announced they were opening the wine bar earlier this year, but it didn't have a name until recently.
Context: Emmy Lou is what Bridges' wife Emma was affectionately called by her great-grandmother growing up, according to a press release.
- "It's an honor to name this dream and achievement after one of the most important people in my life," she said in a statement.
- Kaifer and Bridges' food stall in Optimist Hall, Marina's, is named after Kaifer's great-grandmother.
What to expect: Emmy Lou's will open in Mere's old spot at 2400 Park Road in The Courtyard shopping center.
- It'll serve wines by the bottle, and it will have an extensive by-the-glass list.
- Kaifer and Bridges describe the vibe as a "fun, casual place to hang out where learning about wines doesn't have to be stuffy or overly serious."
What's next: Emmy Lou's menu is still being developed, and it's expected to open this fall.
- Plus, Kaifer is also developing the menu for a new spot by the owners of Rally Pickleball. The restaurant, which doesn't have a name yet, is expected to open this summer.