Chat-a-Wyle Restaurant in Apalachin is in the spotlight

APALACHIN — Chat-a-Wyle Restaurant, which dubs itself as the “Home of soup in a bread bowl,” was recently recognized by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce as the Tioga County Spotlight on Business recipient. Chat-a-Wyle, located at 8712 State Route 434 in Apalachin, is “a small family-owned restaurant with family values,” the chamber said in a news release. “Chat-a-Wyle takes great pride in providing great food and being able to give back to the community in many different ways. Their dedication extends beyond the dining table as they provide excellent service and contribute to their local chamber.” Chat-a-Wyle also recently took home the Arc New York Employer of the Year Award — for providing job opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Business co-owners Matthew Poch and Christina Burlingame received the award from the local Arc New York chapter, ACHIEVE in Vestal.