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Featured in The Hometown News:
Neighborhood gem celebrates five years of books and community in the Triangle

When Karen Dial opened The Book Jewel in August 2020, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream to open a community book store in her beloved hometown of Westchester. The goal was to create a store that the whole neighborhood could treasure, that served as a “third place” (an informal gathering spot outside of home and work that fosters community), which felt welcoming, peaceful, and had a great selection of carefully curated books for people to browse and shop.

As the store readies to celebrate its fifth anniversary on Saturday, September 6, with a live band, refreshments and a book swap, Karen is proud that that’s exactly what she and her team have built.

The sense of community is right up front. We have a fabulous staff that is dedicated and excited to help people find what they are looking for and everyone is helpful and kind. We want to make sure that every resident in Playa del Rey and Westchester knows that there is an independent bookstore here, ready to serve and welcome them.
– Karen Dial, Owner

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A Michelin Guide Restaurant:
6261 W 87th St. Los Angeles, CA 90045

Working with local farmers and suppliers to highlight seasonality along with California’s bounty, Tomat features all-day dining, but it’s in the evenings when the cooking turns more serious. The design feels as farm fresh as the ingredients, with red-orange leather seat cushions set against a pale green backsplash. Kick things off with their barbari bread with roasted tomato powder-dusted butter before savoring appetizers like charred seasonal vegetables over a smooth ajo blanco. Main dishes are meant for sharing, and the half Liberty Farms duck is a perfect choice. Deftly cooked with crispy skin, it’s enhanced with a pomegranate and walnut mole. Sticky toffee pudding with a butterscotch sauce and a scoop of burnt milk gelato is the perfect finale.
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