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Viral Fried King Crab Dish Creator Chad Dillon Shot Dead in Atlanta

Last Updated on 24/07/2024 by wccexam Desk

Chad Dillon, the 31-year-old founder and owner of The Boiler Seafood restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, was tragically killed in a shooting incident in the city. Dillon, a native of Brooklyn, New York, had opened The Boiler during the COVID-19 pandemic and it quickly became a popular seafood destination, known for its viral fried king crab dish priced at $200.

Despite his young age, Dillon had a remarkable entrepreneurial journey. After graduating from Howard University with a business degree, he pivoted from a career in tech to the culinary industry[3]. Recognizing the lack of seafood restaurants in Atlanta’s city center, Dillon set out to establish his own brand, The Boiler, which he envisioned as a franchise model.

The Boiler’s flagship location in the heart of Atlanta was an immediate success, grossing $10 million from day one and attracting long lines of customers eager to try its unique offerings. Dillon’s hard work and innovative spirit had made The Boiler a beloved part of Atlanta’s dining scene.

The details surrounding Dillon’s tragic death are still emerging, but the loss of such a promising young entrepreneur has left the community in shock and mourning. As the investigation into the shooting continues, friends, family, and patrons of The Boiler are remembering Chad Dillon as a driven, talented, and kind-hearted individual who made a significant impact on Atlanta’s culinary landscape[.