Lewiston’s Best-kept Secret – The Chantry at Barton Hill [By 2chicks2go]

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A few weeks ago, we were shopping in Sam’s Club for some ingredients for pasta sauce. We ran into a nice man, and asked for some cooking advice. Coincidentally, he was the head chef of The Chantry at Barton Hill, in Lewiston. Not only did we get some great advice, but we got a kind invitation to go behind the scenes and check out some of his techniques for ourselves.

We were surprised to hear that Barton Hill is not only a Spa and Hotel, but they also have a restaurant. Somehow this was news to us. What a great discovery!

Lewiston is well known in Niagara County for its excellent restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops, but there certainly is room for one more, as this young chef’s philosophy is farm to table, market fresh and local sourced fresh ingredients (as much as seasonally possible).

Upon arrival at the Barton Hill, Chef William Aley gave us a guided tour of this unique establishment, which is true to Lewiston’s historic persona.  He explained that though its a newer building (2006), the doors were cut lower, and the floors laid down before much of the work was done, to give it an authentic time weathered appearance. (Just a couple of ‘tricks’ he shared with us). It is set near the Niagara River, and many of the rooms have a lovely view. Each room is a little different, and the place is very attractive to those with discerning taste…

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