Chopt Creative Salad Company Opening with Fundraiser in Chapel Hill

Chopt Creative Salad Company is opening its second Triangle location in Eastgate Crossing Shopping Center in Chapel Hill this Wednesday, May 10.

Before they officially open their doors they are inviting friends and neighbors for a free preview on Tuesday, May 9 for Chopt Gives Day. Bring a cash donation for Kitchen Patrol, Lantern Restaurant’s project to help children discover the skills they need for a lifetime of cooking and eating, and TABLE whose mission is to provide healthy, emergency food aid every week to hungry children living in Chapel Hill and Carroboro.   Stop by for lunch between 11am-1:30pm and dinner 4pm-7:30pm (or until they run out of food).  Guests will receive a complimentary salad with any donation.

Info:  Eastgate Crossing location is at 1490 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill. 919-240-7660. choptsalad.com

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