Couple renovates former Arbutus landmark

For months, the closing of Leon's Triple L Restaurant in downtown Arbutus left many people wondering what will open in place of the community landmark.

Now, they have a new, full-service, family restaurant named Oak Creek Cafe to fill the hole left when the owner of Leon's Triple L, Leon Lineburg, died April 26. The new restaurant is expected to open Friday, Dec. 12, said Sharon Andrews, 47, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Jim Andrews, 64.

"I want to carry on the community feel that Leon started," said Jim Andrews. "Leon was a huge supporter of the community all the athletic associations, the schools, the churches."

Even in these final weeks leading up to the planned opening, the sounds of construction were easy to hear as workers hammered away inside the building at 5309 East Drive.

The building's interior and exterior are being completely renovated, with new plumbing, walls, electrical wiring and kitchen equipment, the couple said.

"It hasn't been updated in a long time," Sharon Andrews said of the building, which had been inhabited by Leon's for 55 years.

Re/Max New Beginnings business owner Deborah SeBour said the restaurant is a much needed addition to the community.

"I love it I'm so excited," SeBour said. "Arbutus is experiencing a turnover of businesses, and this is what we need."

Terry Nolan, outgoing president of the Arbutus Business and Professional Association said, "We think this is a marvelous addition to our community and it seems to be well thought out and well done."

The couple said they have received a $250,000 loan from Baltimore County to assist with remodeling.

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Couple renovates former Arbutus landmark