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A sneak peek at Rick Erwin’s Greer

Rick Erwin’s Greer opens on East Poinsett Street

Collection of interior and exterior images of Rick Erwin's Greer
Meet Rick Erwin’s Greer. | Photos by GVLtoday
Just a few months after The Strip Club 104 closed its doors at 104 E. Poinsett St., Rick Erwin Dining Group reopens them today to introduce Rick Erwin’s Greer.

We got a sneak peek at the new space and menu ahead of tonight’s opening at 4 p.m.

The space

While some elements of The Strip Club 104 remain (read: built-in cabinets), multiple renovations have been made to the space, from exposing the ceiling to expanding the bar (including a wheelchair-accessible bar area).

Art Houzze-curated art runs throughout the restaurant, with each piece “hand-selected to complement the restaurant’s ambiance and aesthetics.” Featured local artists include:
The outdoor patio features string lights, a garden — which is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat — and seating ready for patrons to enjoy a sip al fresco.

The food

Like some of the dining group’s other locations, its Greer restaurant will be a classic steakhouse that will cater to “foodies and steak lovers alike.”

Executive Chef Scott Ostrander, from Rick Erwin’s Eastside, will serve a variety of dishes, from ribeyes and filets to seafood to chef features “unique to the Greer location.” Menu items that caught our eye include:
  • Jalapeño Candied Bacon | Start off with bacon thick-cut in house and featuring jalapeño brown sugar and horseradish pickles.
  • 16 oz Dry-Aged Delmonico Ribeye | Rick Erwin’s Greer steaks are sourced from Meats by Linz in Chicago — add an enhancement like Truffle Chive Butter or Cold-Water Lobster Tail.
  • The Company Crab Cakes | Dig into two cakes garnished with corn relish, green tomato salsa verde, and crispy onions. Bonus: Indulge for a good cause.
Rick Erwin’s Greer is open Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m. + Friday-Saturday, 4-11 p.m. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.

Click below for more images of the space.
Peek inside
 
Events
Friday, May 26
  • Amp’d Up Fridays | Friday, May 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Grab your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, and blankets to catch the first night of this summer concert series formerly known as Beachin’ Fridays.
Saturday, May 27
  • Palmetto Heroes Hike | Saturday, May 27 | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $25-$50 | Join other patriots as they honor local military and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice — choose between a six-mile or 12-mile hike on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Sunday, May 28
  • Brunch with Mangia Martorell | Sunday, May 28 | 12-3 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | This Memorial Day weekend brunch menu will be inspired by backyard cookouts — brunch available while supplies last.
Monday, May 29
  • Memorial Day at 13 Stripes River Lodge | Monday, May 29 | 12 p.m. | 13 Stripes River Lodge, 1307 Old Easley Hwy., Easley | Free entry | Commemorate Memorial Day with tunes from Amongst The Trees, views of the Saluda River, and food and cocktails.
Tuesday, May 30
  • Greenville Liberty | Tuesday, May 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $11-$30 | Cheer on the Greenville Liberty as they play on the home pitch.
Wednesday, May 31
  • Obsidian Wine Dinner | Wednesday, May 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Scoundrel, 18 N. Main St., Greenville | $225 | Indulge in a five-course chef’s tasting with wine pairings from Napa Valley’s Obsidian Wine Co., a 20-year-old vineyard planted on a volcano in the Mayacamas Mountains.
Plan Ahead
  • Greenville Jazz Fest | Saturday, June 3 | 4-10 p.m. | Main Street, Downtown Greenville | Free entry | Experience jazz music in the streets of Downtown Greenville at this inaugural festival — food and beverages will be on site for purchase.
Finish May strong
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Wellness

👀 Trivia time: Dirty Dozen or Clean Fifteen?

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Can you guess what’s “clean” vs. “dirty?” | Photos via Athletic Greens and public use
Spring + summer = fresh produce seasons — so you need to know which fruits and veggies are pesticide heavy (vs. more on the clean side).
  • Kale: Dirty Dozen or Clean Fifteen? Find out.
  • Papaya: Dirty Dozen or Clean Fifteen? Find out.
  • Tomatoes: Dirty Dozen or Clean Fifteen? Find out.
Know exactly what you’re putting into your body by incorporating AG1 into your diet (bonus: there’s a special offer available now).*
Get the full Dirty Dozen vs. Clean Fifteen list
News Notes
Outdoors
  • Conestee Nature Preserve released a new map after closing some “smaller connecting trails” along its 13-mile network to improve visitors’ navigation. Maps are posted throughout the property and online. The preserve says the closing of the small trails, marked by fence barricades, will “benefit our wildlife, by restoring important natural corridors and lessening human disturbance.”
Eat
  • Hester General Store will start offering hot dogs during summer weekends on Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Choose the Hickory Nut Gap all beef hotdog, Revival Butchery bratwurst on a pretzel bun, or the Vegan Dawg (or all three) and top them with housemade condiments. Makes us want a hot dog real bad.
  • Overbrook Village gastropub Perch will begin serving lunch starting Thursday, June 1. Get your fill of Döner and other menu items like the Cluck Norris and Chicken Banh Mi Thursday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plan Ahead
  • The next Slater-Marietta Farmers Market is Friday, June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. Shop the Kids Market and enjoy barbecue from Done in Smoke, Italian ice from Sunset Slush, and 30+ local farmers and vendors. Plus, enter the homemade ice cream competition or come hungry to enjoy a scoop.
Legacy
  • Richard Heusel — former KM Fabrics CEO and Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library board member — died on Friday, May 19 at 88 years old. From serving as a leader in the textile industry to working to keep Shoeless Joe Jackson’s legacy alive, Richard made his mark on Greenville. Discover his legacy. (Greenville Journal)
Arts
  • Love the arts? Teach the arts. The Greenville Center for Creative Arts is calling for instructors for its fall sessions: Session I, from September 11-October 13 + Session II, from October 23-November 24. Proposals are due Thursday, June 22 and can be for five-week classes and one-, two-, and three-day workshops.
Cause
  • The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas (RMHCC) is looking for applicants for its Teen Leadership Board for the 2023-2024 school year. High school ambassadors will learn business acumen skills (read: project management, building relationships, communication + philanthropy) while advocating for the RMHCC. Applications are due Friday, June 9 at 12 p.m.
Active
  • Love playing pickleball (or interested in trying it out)? This episode of MUSC Health’s Health Focus features Dr. Alec DeCastro, Associate Professor and Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine, discussing common pickleball injuries and tips for prevention, so you can stay on your A-game.*
Finance
Travel
  • How does Going work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and get notified when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a ~$575 round trip to Fiji).*
Correction
  • Yesterday, we told you Rick Erwin’s West End Grille will close in June to undergo some renovations. Good news: You won’t have to wait as long to return to the West End spot. The team let us know work will finish up in about four weeks, not 90 days.
 
Travel

✈️ Skip the lines at GSP

Skip the ticket counter line with Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s self check-in kiosks

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Self check-in before you check out for vacation. | Photos via Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
No time for ticket counter lines before boarding your flight this weekend? GSP’s got you covered. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has launched a new self check-in kiosk service.

Located in the airport’s ticket lobby, the kiosks offer American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines passengers (with booking confirmation number and a valid form of identification) the ability to bypass lines at airline ticket counters to:
  • Check in for a flight
  • Print boarding passes
  • Check luggage
Participating airlines will have a dedicated line for passengers to drop checked luggage, and GSP has plans to add other airlines to the kiosk service later this year.

Click below to book your next flight to experience the new kiosks. Pro tip: Save our guide to GSP to travel like a pro.
Try a kiosk at GSP
 
Shoutout
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Happy National Road Trip Day, GVL. Still need plans for the long weekend? Our Hit The Road series can help. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, a 30-mile day trip, or a foodie-foray, we’ve got you covered.
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