How a red pot became the symbol of a new Southern-inspired uptown restaurant

A red pot on the stove once meant chef Erick Crawford’s family was about to eat well. Now, it’s the inspiration behind one of Charlotte’s newest Southern dining concepts.

Chop Chop Red Pot, the award-winning food truck turned full-service restaurant inside The Market at 7th Street, opened last month, CharlotteFive reported, and is serving up comfort food rooted in family tradition.

I recently attended a tasting at the restaurant, where Crawford showcased dishes inspired by the Southern meals he grew up eating in the Tar Heel State…

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