The Pit – Part 4

The Pit as it looks today.

Like many restaurants, the Pit eventually changed hands a few times.

As Steve Pinkley explained, the business was sold to a long-time employee and it became an Italian restaurant. However, it did not last long.

During this turbulent time period, the Pinkleys actually got the business back. Twice.

The current menu

Today, however, the Pit has had new owners since 2011. The Pinkleys still own the building, and the hope is that the three new owners will eventually purchase the building as well.

The current name of the restaurant is Your Pit BBQ.

The new ownership has reinvigorated the restaurant menu, introducing a variety of popular and creative new items.

Its Wiley Burger most recently was awarded ‘Best Overall Burger’ in the Annual Lorain County Burger Battle sponsored by Visit Lorain County.

But of course, the barbecue items remain as menu mainstays.

And to come full circle, last year the Pinkley family introduced Pinkley’s Memphis-Style BBQ Sauce. Featuring a photo of Neil and Alma Pinkley on the label, the bottled vinegar-based sauce was briefly available locally at Your Pit BBQ before quickly selling out.

But you can request it as your choice of sauce at the restaurant on your BBQ sandwich or entree.

Special thanks to Steve Pinkley for sharing his memories of his parents’ restaurant with me. My apology for the long delay in publishing this post.