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Theo Dimopoulos, founder and owner of Katz
21, went to the ends of the earth to find the
best chef to bring to Corpus Christi. He is both
proud and pleased to introduce to the city, Chef
Eddie Djilali, who amongst his many accolades
did actually cook for England’s Queen Elizabeth. Chef Eddie, an internationally renowned
and award winning chef de cuisine, has been
practicing the art of culinary science for the
past 25 years and is a graduate of Le Cordon
Bleu Paris, with a French Culinary Art Degree
Level 5 and Chef Title Holder of 1 Michelin
Star. His credentials also include a Master in International Business Degree from Westminster
Kingsway College & University, London, UK.
Chef Eddie is definitely a major rock star in the
culinary world – here and abroad!

In 1976, when Theo Dimopoulos came to
America from Greece, he had a mere $50 in
his pocket. With fortitude and a will to survive he began his 40 year journey of chasing
the American dream. His result was the creation of a diverse portfolio of businesses that
include, amongst others, hospitality businesses
and real estate, with his pride and joy the highly-acclaimed fine-dining establishment Katz
21, which first opened in 2001 in his beloved
adopted home of the city of Corpus Christi.
The restaurant he created is an elegant and
comfortable affair. Beautiful lighting illuminates crisp white tablecloths featuring gleaming
exquisite glass and tableware. Club 21 features
a large patio where nights are filled with mu-

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sic, laughter, dancing and fun. Patrons enjoy
live musical performances of bands brought in
from across the state, along with a rather extensive drink list to choose from, which includes
signature drinks such as the Cucumber Martini. Premium cigars are also available. A high
end Happy Hour is also offered with drink and
food specials that “won’t break the bank”.
“Katz 21 is the cutting edge of coolness,” said
Bill Been, a friend and mentor of Dimopoulos. Been owns Myron’s Steakhouse, itself a
fine-dining establishment in New Braunfels
and San Antonio. Of course, to call a restaurant great requires great fare, cuisine that offers more than something to eat, but inste