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Emmy Lou's Wine Bar

A new neighborhood wine bar coming to Dilworth this fall

Their story

Emmy Lou’s is the third concept from Kaifer and Bridges, the duo behind Customshop. It will be a neighborhood wine bar and bottle shop located in the heart of Dilworth that is inspired by ‘grandmother love’ that reminds us all not to take life too seriously, Emmy Lou’s will be a thoughtfully curated spot with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a retail bottle shop. The bar’s handpicked wine list features an extensive selection of bottles from around the world and a menu of small plates and snacks and will open in the fall of 2025.

HOW WE’VE HELPED

Black Wednesday is working with Emmy Lou’s to create a launch strategy that includes public relations, marketing, social media, and branding.

Public Relations

  • Design and management of launch PR strategy
  • Manage all media interview set up
  • Coordinate and document all coverage

Branding

  • Develop logo and brand identity
  • Create subsequent mockups as needed
  • Produce design assets for social, website, digital uses and print

Social Media

  • Set up branded social media page
  • Create and publish hype/launch posts over the lead-up period to the opening
  • Create educational and engaging social media content

Articles

January 14, 2026

Free wine tasting at Emmy Lou’s on Jan. 21

January 12, 2026

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January 6, 2026

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January 5, 2026

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