A little while ago, we introduced you to Lone Oak Brewery located in Olney off of Olney Laytonsville Rd. We went back again today to check out their progress and we were shown around by founders Chris and Charlie Miller, who both graduated from Magruder High School and partnered with Ralph and Ryan Mollet of Gaithersburg to bring you the brewery.

As of right now, they estimate a mid April opening. Lone Oak emphasizes local resources— they plan to grow some of their own ingredients including blueberries, blackberries, and possible pumpkins. They also plan to keep their own bees for honey, and they have even included wood from local trees into their buildings.


Ricciuti’s in Olney will close permanently this Saturday, February 15th.

The Olney House, where Ricciuti’s is located, was recently sold. It has been a familiar landmark in Olney for 200 years. The house and the springhouse are the only remaining historic sites at the intersection of the old Brookeville-Washington Pike and the Sandy Spring-Mechanicsville Road.


We’ve been sitting on this one for a while, but it’s finally official and our friends over at Carmen’s Italian Ice will open a second location at the old Rita’s spot in Olney (3233 Spartan Road).

We announced that Rita’s would be closing permanently back in Olney and heard various rumors about what may move in, but we’re happy to hear it’ll be locally-owned Carmen’s.


Pure Barre, the largest, most established barre franchise with more than 500 studios across North America, is coming to Olney.

With a dedicated following of 550,000+ clients, Pure Barre focuses on small movements that result in big changes. Pure Barre’s innovative technique comes in a range of class offerings that target strength, cardio and flexibility for people of all levels, providing clients with self-focused time to transform the body and mind.


Dr. Bobby Mozafari, a 2001 graduate of Sherwood High School, opened his clinic in Olney back in 2014 so that he could deliver quality chiropractic care to many of his friends in his hometown.

2020 brings a new start for Dr. Mozafari and his office, as they’ve moved down the road to Laytonsville. Now located at 6860 Olney Laytonsville Road, next to the Office Cafe & Lounge, the insurance based clinic is ready to roll.


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