The Land Trust's seventh 1% Wednesday Industry Grouping highlights our dedicated Pennies for Preservation restaurant partners who offer lunch. On top of keeping our stomachs full and satisfied, these businesses -- all of which are locally owned! -- are helping to preserve and protect more than 70 acres of maritime forest and important habitat at Oatland North.
DULCE DOUGH (NEW!!)
Photo by The Brunswick News
We hope that you will join us in welcoming
(and patronizing!) our newest
Pennies for Preservation Partner,

A boutique donut shop, Dulce Dough Bakery opened its doors during the 2020 Christmas holidays and immediately became a local favorite with the line of customers stretching out the door. Owner Ryanne Carrier’s donuts are handmade from brioche dough, a recipe she worked on for years to perfect. Everything at the shop is made from scratch, even the jellies, glazes, and pastry creams. From the maple bacon, vanilla glazed, and cinnamon donuts to the sticky buns and quiche, you will be coming back for more.

ADDRESS: 1624 FREDERICA RD., ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912.771.8487
"I’m thrilled for Dulce Dough Bakery to participate in the Land Trust's Pennies for Preservation program.
My husband’s restaurant, Certified Burgers & Beverages, has been a partner in the program for years. Certified is where I began offering my donuts and other baked goods before opening Dulce Dough.
I am proud to offer the same preservation donation opportunity to my customers that Certified and other partners have been providing to the public.
It’s such a small amount but has such a
tremendous impact on our island community.”

-- Ryanne Carrier, Owner
Dulce Dough Bakery
BARBARA JEAN'S
The idea of restaurant customers providing pennies to help protect and preserve St. Simons all began with Jim and Barbara Barta, owners of Barbara Jean’s Restaurant and Bar. The iconic, much-loved restaurant is nestled in the center of the St. Simons Pier Village and is as much of a landmark destination as the Village itself. Opened in 1998, the cozy eatery is more like Mom’s kitchen than it is a restaurant. The heart of the dining experience, and the creative force behind all the recipes, is namesake Barbara Jean. Home-style Southern entrees that are made-from-scratch daily create the experience of “Easy Southern Dining” and include famed house specialties like Crab Cakes, She Crab Soup, the slightly mysterious “Chocolate Stuff” dessert, and homemade breads.

ADDRESS: 214 MALLERY ST., ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912.634.6500
“We did this because we thought it was right for the community. Nothing more special than that.” 

-- Jim Barta, Co-Owner
Barbara Jean’s Restaurant and Bar
CAFÉ FREDERICA
Café Frederica is "where good friends meet good food." This casual, family-friendly café is a founding Pennies for Preservation partner and a lunch go-to for many St. Simons locals and visitors. Enjoy the chicken salad sandwich, Reuben with potato salad, or have breakfast for lunch and dive into luscious French toast, create your own omelet, or butter a stack of high-and-wide fluffy pancakes. Café Frederica is owned by the Delaney family whose sister restaurant is Delaney’s Bar & Bistro (also featured below).

ADDRESS: 110 SYLVAN DRIVE, ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912-638-6777
"We love being part of the Pennies for Preservation program that helps preserve the beautiful island we call home. Together, we are protecting the island's charm…forever."

-- Hannah Delaney Showalter, Owner
Café Frederica
CERTIFIED BURGERS AND BEVERAGE
Grinder to griddle is Certified Burgers & Beverage's approach to the hamburger. This is no fast-food establishment! Rather, it's one that serves wholesome, fresh, locally-sourced food ranging from salads to hand cut fries to fresh ground patties and thick, luscious milkshakes – all made in-house.

Chef David Carrier has created a warm, comforting environment with excellent service, delicious Five-Star cooking, and handcrafted cocktails.

ADDRESS: 44 MIDWAY SQUARE, ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912.268.4330
"As a business it is very important to support the community that supports you. That community not only consists of the wonderful people around here but also the beautiful island that we make our home. The protection of green space on St. Simons helps maintain its authenticity and preserves our island for years to come."

-- Chef Dave Carrier, Owner
Certified Burgers & Beverage
DELANEY'S BISTRO & BAR
For more than 20 years, Delaney’s Bistro and Bar has been a favorite fine-dining destination on St. Simons for locals and tourists alike. Another family-owned-and-operated restaurant, Delaney's is a founding Pennies for Preservation partner. The lunch menu features executive chef and owner Tom Delaney’s own sautéed crab cakes, fettuccine, and an array of light and innovative salads. All of Tom’s specials and regular menu items are designed to pair with special selections from his extensive wine menu, ensuring a singular flavor experience. Phone reservations are recommended.

ADDRESS: 3415 FREDERICA RD., ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912.638.1330
"In addition to St. Simons Island being the home of Delaney’s Bistro and Bar and Café Frederica, it is the home of my family. It is where my wife, Leslie, and I raised our children and where our grandchildren are growing up. Supporting land conservation through the Pennies for Preservation program will help keep our island and home the special place we have
always known it to be."

-- Tom Delaney, Owner
Delaney's Bistro and Bar
FUSE FROZEN CO.
Frozen yogurt is always a wonderful dessert option, but who says you can't have dessert for lunch?

Fuse Frozen Co. provides new and exciting frozen dessert options with fresh, unique flavors and ingredients. Their concept and fun atmosphere are unlike any other experience on the island. Offering fresh frozen custard, yogurt, gelato, sorbet, cookie sandwiches, and pops, this "cool" spot will keep you coming back for more.

MID-ISLAND ADDRESS: 101 LONGVIEW PLAZA (FREDERICA RD.) ST. SIMONS ISLAND
MID-ISLAND PHONE: 912.268.4572

VILLAGE ADDRESS: 121 MALLERY ST., ST. SIMONS ISLAND
VILLAGE LOCATION PHONE: 912.268.2237
“People ask me all the time, ‘Where did the name ‘Fuse' come from?’

"The name ‘Fuse’ comes from the verb: to become one by blending or melting together. Not only is that what our product is—swirled flavors of yogurt and favorite treats mixed together--- it's what we all do when we go to Fuse together. 

"If this past year has taught us anything, it is that we’re all better together, and we’ve come to realize just how important being together is. As a community, we have come together to make our home a special place and preserving properties like Oatland North through the Pennies for Preservation program helps makes that happen.

"Life is better Fused together.”

-- Justin Henshaw, Owner
Fuse Frozen Co.
THE LOCAL BREW
Established in 2018, The Local Brew's mission is to provide local and responsibly-sourced cuisine and refreshments that are delicious and creative while helping build happy and healthy communities. Each item on the menu is curated by Forbes Five Star Chef and co-owner Aaron Bellizzi, a former chef of the Cloister's Georgian Room.

The restaurant's team will fulfill your lunch desires with freshly pressed juices, handmade sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and more. The Local Brew also offers private dinners and events.

ADDRESS: 26 MARKET ST. ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912.434.9590
"We want to uplift the community in every sense,
which includes the protection and preservation of the land. This is why the Pennies for Preservation program is important to The Local Brew."

-- Chef Aaron Bellizzi, Co-Owner
The Local Brew
SANDY BOTTOM BAGELS
Founding Pennies for Preservation partner Sandy Bottom Bagels serves up more than 15 different kinds of authentic New York style bagels, including sesame, cinnamon-raisin, plain, everything, sundried tomato, jalapeno, and many more! In addition to a variety of homemade schmear options, they offer salads, premium lunchmeats, and farm fresh eggs. Stop by to enjoy a meal reminiscent of one from a Manhattan or Brooklyn deli but with a southern smile.

ADDRESS: 242 RETREAT VILLAGE ST., ST. SIMONS ISLAND
PHONE: 912.434.9310
"We are excited to partner with the Pennies for Preservation program to help the St. Simons Land Trust in their mission to preserve the beauty and charm of our island. As local residents with kids growing up in this amazing part of the country, we are well aware of the need to protect our natural areas, parks and wildlife, and to preserve our way of life. It is our hope that, in some small way, we can make a difference in this community."

-- Justin Callaway, Owner
Sandy Bottom Bagels
SUPPORTING OUR LOCALS
Please remember to continue supporting our Golden Isles businesses
and the Land Trust's dedicated Pennies for Preservation partners.
Pennies for Preservation businesses raise funds to preserve and protect St. Simons Island.
Pennies for Preservation funds are raised by participating businesses either 1) collecting a voluntary 1% or specific dollar amount donation from their customers' receipts/invoices, 2) donating 1% of their companies proceeds or, 3) providing in-kind services to the Land Trust.

Currently, 100% of the Pennies for Preservation contributions goes directly to protecting 70 acres at Oatland North on the island’s north end and to helping create a wilderness corridor on St. Simons.
Learn more HERE.
Please also consider supporting these local businesses
by forwarding this information
to your friends, family, and co-workers.

And remember,
Let's Keep it Local!
From the entire Land Trust team, 
thank you for your partnership and support!