The Backstretch

OVER 35 YEARS From a former horse alley to a grocery store, then into a small bar—half the size it is today—followed by the remodeling of the upstairs space, dubbed The Clubhouse , and eventually Kyle (Jeff and Joanne’s son) convincing Joanne to add a kitchen and shift the entire dynamic of the space. The Backstretch has been—and still is—many things to many people: a place to unwind after work or a hard exam, a go-to date night, a family gathering spot, or simply somewhere you can always return...