A cherished Durham barbecue joint appears to be winding down operations after nearly 20 years in business.
Backyard Barbecue Pit in Durham could close by the end of April, owner and operator Angela McLean said in a phone interview. McLean said she would like to sell the business and pass on its legacy, which stretches back to 2007.
Backyard Barbecue Pit has been featured on “Man v. Food” and in Southern Living, but has struggled in recent years, including the need for a $50,000 GoFundMe campaign in 2023. That year, Backyard founders Fabianne and Melvin Simmons handed the restaurant over to McLean…