New BBQ Pit owner hopes to serve all year, bring new era to restaurant
August 31, 2023

Griffen Smith, Pathfinder
Renee Kay stands with her two sons Zyler, left, and Alex. The family took over the BBQ Pit this summer, and plans to transform it to a more community-focused restaurant.
Ten years ago, Renee Kay dreamed about working with her family in Seeley Lake, often eyeing The BBQ Pit as she drove through town to her family's land in Condon.
This summer that dream has come true: Kay and her family reopened The BBQ Pit this August, and plan to usher in a new era by staying open later into the year and offering community events like a family movie night.
"If you showed me what we were doing back (10 years ago), I would have renewed hope on a lot of aspects about myself," Kay said. "It's been amazing, difficult, but rewarding."
The BBQ Pit, which is open from 11 a.m. to...
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