Decatur Farm to School - Wylde Center

Support the Wylde Center’s Decatur Farm to School by taking a break this Wednesday and treating yourself to a delicious meal at the DF2S Fall Dine-Out! This fundraiser helps the Wylde Center provide mini garden grants, garden education, and school garden maintenance for City Schools of Decatur. Thank you for your support!

🥦Fall 2024 Decatur Farm-to-School Dine-Out 🥗 🔥Next Week!! Wednesday, November 20th. Support the Decatur F2S Committee by choosing your favorite restaurant, from casual to fine dining to everything in between. Enjoy a mixture of cultural influences reflective of our neighborhood but most of all a common mission of supporting the community. 👏 `It truly does take a village. ✍ Note that some of these restaurants will probably need a reservation.

Decatur Farm to School Fall Dine-Out on November 20th!

Wylde Center’s DF2S Fall Dine-Out features the best that Decatur has to offer with choices ranging from casual to fine dining and everything in between. Please check them out!

Agave — Located in historic Cabbagetown, this Southwestern favorite is famous for margaritas and daily specials served out of an open kitchen.

Arepa Mia — recently named a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant — is known for 100% gluten-free and organic arepas, cachacas and more.

B-Side — Brought to you by The Deer and Dove, the B-Side offers bagels, soups and salads along with breakfast pastries. Great for on the go or dining-in with a cup of coffee.

The Brick Store — named the best craft beer bar in America — they also have an upstairs room dedicated to Belgian beers. No tvs, just good food, conversation and service.

The Deer and Dove — named James Beard best Chef in the Southeast (Terry Koval) and recipient of a Michelin star, this restaurant has elevated Decatur dining to new heights while still retaining its neighbored vibe.

Ford’s BBQ — BBQ with a Mexican twist. All the bbq standards plus tacos and from-scratch sides. They also offer whole smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving or any time.

Kimball House — recently named a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant is also a James Beard Award recipient. Known for their oysters and outstanding cocktail service and an elegant but fun atmosphere.

Leon’s Full Service — housed in a renovated garage, Leon’s served elevated American fare and cocktails.

Mezcalitos is a family friendly Mexican restaurant where every day feels like a holiday.

Oakhurst Market — How did we live without it? Weekly suppers, prepared foods, sandwiches, a great wine selection and cheeses. Ice cream too!

Pizza Verdura Sincera — The newest pizzeria in Little Five Points, Pizza Verdura is completely vegan and also has gluten-free options along with a curated wine list. They will be featuring produce from Wylde Center gardens for the Dine-Out.

Steinbeck’s — The every changing menu (often with an Asian twist) also features a burger that made it to the Today Show finals as best burger in America.

U-Joint — The anchor of Oakhurst village, the busy patio and cozy restaurant has everything you need for game night or any night.

Wahoo Grill!— Not just for date nights, this romantic College Avenue spot is known for stellar seafood, wine list and service.

🥦Fall 2024 Decatur Farm-to-School Dine-Out 🥗 🔥Next Week!! Wednesday, November 20th. Support the Decatur F2S Committee by choosing your favorite restaurant, from casual to fine dining to everything in between. Enjoy a mixture of cultural influences reflective of our neighborhood but most of all a common mission of supporting the community. 👏 `It truly does take a village. ✍ Note that some of these restaurants will probably need a reservation.

TOMORROW! Visit or order from any (or many!) of these restaurants throughout the day or night to support the Wylde Center’s Decatur Farm to School initiatives in our schools.

UPDATE! Farm Burger, a big supporter of ours over the last 12 years, will also be joining the fun tomorrow!

Thank you for your participation!

Have you meal planned yet? Why bother?! THIS Wednesday, November 15th, is the Fall Dine Out! Dine in or take out from any of our participating restaurants and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Wylde Center’s Decatur Farm to School program.⁠
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Decatur Farm to School uses the funds donated by the restaurants to support our DHS student summer internships, conference scholarships for Decatur students and teachers, taste tests, and school garden donations, just to name a few.⁠

Take the night off and pat yourselves on the back for supporting a great cause!

Applications are due September 15!
Decatur Farm to School Mini Grants is currently accepting applications from City of Decatur schools.
Wylde Center’s Decatur Farm to School Grant Program was initiated to support the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) in their efforts to provide farm to school experiences to their faculty and students. Up to three $500 grants will be awarded to CSD schools. Each school may only receive one grant per academic year. Funds may be used for garden support, field trips, teaching experiences, and/or materials, as related to farm to school education. Grant applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open. Your application must be received no later than September 15, 2023.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.wyldecenter.org/decatur-farm-to-school-2/

Decatur Farm to School Mini Grants is currently accepting applications from City of Decatur schools.
Wylde Center’s Decatur Farm to School Grant Program was initiated to support the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) in their efforts to provide farm to school experiences to their faculty and students. Up to three $500 grants will be awarded to CSD schools. Each school may only receive one grant per academic year. Funds may be used for garden support, field trips, teaching experiences, and/or materials, as related to farm to school education. Grant applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open. Your application must be received no later than September 15, 2023.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.wyldecenter.org/decatur-farm-to-school-2/

In 2013, we hosted an ad campaign contest to promote the fall sweet potato taste test. Schools across the Decatur district submitted entries. So fun. Looking through the archives, we came across this poster created by students at a City of Decatur school.
10 years later, sweet potatoes still rock.

Tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM!

Whether you are new to gardening or you want to share your expertise, Morning Garden Club is a series of mini webinars to connect with other school gardeners and learn specific tips for make your garden program a success.

May 11, 7:30-8:00 AM: "Planting Sweet Potatoes in your School Garden'' The perfect over-summer crop for any school garden, sweet potatoes require very little maintenance and can be planted in May before you leave for summer break. Learn tips for sourcing, planting, caring for, and harvesting sweet potatoes with Wylde Center Educator, Dory Cooper.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-school-garden-club-summer-prep-planting-sweet-potatoes-tickets-518015908527?utm_source=F2S+Newsletter&utm_campaign=119f66e9ea-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_19_05_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ebe378d78c-119f66e9ea-371605205

Today and tonight!
Where are you eating today from this great list of restaurants?

Brick Store Pub
B-Side (Open only until 3 p.m.)
Butter & Cream
Chai Pani
The Deer and The Dove
Farm Burger
Folk Art (Open only until 3 p.m.)
Ford’s BBQ
The Imperial
Kimball House
La Chiquiada (New! First night they are staying open until 8 PM!)
My Parents Basement
Oakhurst Market
Raging Burrito
Sapori di Napoli
Steinbeck’s
Tortuga y Chango
Universal Joint
Wahoo! Grill

https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/dineout/

Use your Decatur Farm to School cotton tote bag for all of your shopping needs.

Proceeds from your purchase goes directly to support Wylde Center's Decatur Farm to School program which includes summer internships for high school students, weekly in-school programs, scholarships for teachers to attend conferences, and mini-grants for schools to complete their own farm to school projects.

Free shipping up to $15 to anywhere in the country.

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❤️ Join us a week from today on March 15th and help support Wylde Center’s Decatur Farm to School Dineout.

💚Give yourself and your kitchen a break, eat a delicious meal and know that you are supporting a great cause.

Participating Restaurants:
Brick Store Pub
B-Side (Open until 3 p.m.)
Butter & Cream
Chai Pani
The Deer and The Dove
Farm Burger
Folk Art (Open until 3 p.m.)
Ford’s BBQ
The Imperial
Kimball House
La Chiquiada (Open until 3 p.m.)
My Parents Basement
Oakhurst Market
Raging Burrito
Sapori di Napoli
Steinbeck’s
Tortuga y Chango
Universal Joint
Wahoo! Grill

Thank you for supporting Decatur Farm to School and these fantastic local restaurants!
https://www.wyldecenter.org/event/dineout/