DeKalb County showcases diversity at inaugural Dine and DeKalb event

Food from Sweet Potato Cafe. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Chef Tiffinee McGilbery of Especially Yours Catering. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice From the heart of Downtown Atlanta to its surrounding metro neighborhoods and counties, every corner of the city boasts various dining experiences that fit every palate. Some of those most unique and diverse experiences live within the lines of DeKalb County, a mantle signaled by corridors such as Buford Highway, which takes locals and visitors through a culinary journey around the globe without ever leaving Georgia.& & Discover DeKalb, the marketing organization for DeKalb County, hosted its inaugural Dine and DeKalb event on Thursday to showcase that diversity in neighborhoods including Doraville, Chamblee, Tucker, Stone Mountain and Stonecrest. The event was an opportunity to shine a light on the county’s businesses and for DeKalb chefs and small-business owners to highlight their menu items and promote their businesses. It featured businesses from Doraville’s Kamayan ATL, a Filipino restaurant that received nods from the James Beard Award and the Micheline Guide, to Chamblee’s Hotel Spice & Sky, which features a rooftop bar and restaurant.& & For personal chef and caterer Tiffinee McGilberry, it was an honor to be...