This month, we're kicking off GVL+ in true Greenville fashion with some amazing partners. But first, what's GVL+ again? It's your ticket to living as close to a local influencer as possible (Instagram followers not included).

But for real, GVL+ hooks you up with the following, every month:

~$20 in gift cards towards your favorite local restaurants, PLUS
1 free class at one of GVL's top fitness boutiques, PLUS
VIP experiences such as new restaurant openings or networking events, PLUS
Any other amazing local deals we can find for you.

What is GVL+ offering in August?

How do I get access to all of these perks?
Simply sign up for our premium GVL+ subscription here. You can even choose how you'd like to pay: Monthly, Quarterly or Annually. Plus, we even have gift options so you can send GVL+ to a friend, client, colleague or loved one.
Tell me more about the GVL+ August partners

Rick Erwin's West End Grille

📍648 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601

Rick Erwin's West End Grille Tomahawk Steak / Photo by Dalton Anderson

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Rick Erwin's West End Grille has been a staple to Downtown Greenville's West End neighborhood since 2005. It's Greenville's original steakhouse and nationally acclaimed receiving the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence multiple times. #DYK - Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence is only given to 8 restaurants in the entire state? Rick Erwin's is one of them.

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According to the chef, steak is the name of the game. Filet, dry-aged, NY strip, it's your adventure, but the chef recommends the Prime Bone-in Ribeye Steak (aka the "Cowboy steak" shown above).

But first, our team took our taste buds on a little trip to the coast and dove headfirst into the Oysters Rockefeller (bacon, spinach, parm).

Then came the main course, the coveted Prime bone-in ribeye steak, cooked to medium-rare perfection. Oh and we asked the executive chef about preferred wine pairing with your steak; he suggests one of the following options:

Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Napa Valley | $66
Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 | $132
Shafer Hillside Select | $345

#ProTip - Red wine should soften the fat found in the steak, releasing more flavor in the meat; Taking your taste buds from surfin' to turfin'.

But hey, whether you're surfin' or turfin', you're not going to go wrong here.

Want $10 towards Rick Erwin's West End Grille?

Rick Erwin's Saltwater Kitchen

📍700 Haywood Rd. Suite 100A

Saltwater Kitchen. Photo by Will Crooks / Upstate Business Journal

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Saltwater Kitchen is Rick Erwin's latest dining concept, located in Haywood Mall (right by the Macy's entrance facing Haywood Rd.). If you didn't make it to the beach this summer, no worries. Saltwater Kitchen was built to feel like you stepped away from Greenville and into the cabin of a 150ft yacht right off the shores of Charleston. We highly recommend snagging a seat on the covered patio. You may even forget the ocean is 200 miles away.

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Ever had a lobster roll? Well, now's the time because you're not getting a butter one than the Almost Famous Lobster Roll south of the Mason Dixon (see what I did there? 😉). You can keep the coastal vibes flowing by ordering a Saltwater Breeze (rum, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice + grapefruit bitters). If it's a work-day lunch, just ask the bartender to hold the rum.

“Almost Famous” Lobster Roll and Old Bay Fries. Photo by Will Crooks / Upstate Business Journal

Want $10 towards Rick Erwin's Saltwater Kitchen?

Orangetheory Fitness

101 Falls Dr. Suite 101

Photo provided | Orangetheory Fitness

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Ever gone to the gym and not know where to start? Maybe I'll just get on the elliptical 🤷. Enter Orangetheory: the full-body fitness experience packed into one hour, that uses actual heart rate + performance data so you know you actually accomplished something when you leave your workout.

Every class is different and you're encouraged to move at your own pace. You'll be crushing it on the bike, treadmill and row machine while getting ripped on the side with some free weights.

Orange-you-glad you had that extra glass of wine last night 😉?

Don't #BringThis

Your water bottle! Because GVL+ members will be getting hooked up with a free OrangeTheory water bottle when they show up for class.

Want a free class at Orange Theory Fitness Greenville?

Thanks again for your interest in GVL+. We're striving to create a local community that's excited to get off their couch and experience their city. That starts at 6 a.m. with GVLtoday's daily newsletter and ends with you enjoying perks towards your favorite restaurants and businesses through GVL+.

If you're planning on going out to eat at least once this month, sign up here. It costs less than a movie ticket and gives you real money towards Greenville's finest establishments. If you have a friend, colleague or just want to show your appreciation to someone, you can gift GVL+ to them, here.