Tova has an incredible gift for organizing that goes beyond just knowing all the tricks and understanding the discipline—she has instinct and emotional intelligence that make her services like therapy...but with quicker payoff?

You're starting with the kale salad, main course-ing with the mezzi rigatoni, and dessert-ing with the tartufo. If they have the soft-shell crab on the menu, you're throwing that in the mix too.

To be fair, this has little to nothing to do with keeping up appearances, but I love my OB-GYN. She deserves a spot on this list.

Because you shouldn't have to get rid of your favorite jeans just because they have a giant hole in the crotch. These experts will reweave 'em so you can wear them at least until they go out of style. (Miss u, skinny jeans.)

Every neighborhood needs and deserves a slice shop, and this one just happens to be excellent.

Order the nachos (that somehow feel...healthy-ish? health-adjacent?) and the excellent burger, too.

Most people come for the pizza, but you're here for the wings—KC BBQ style—and the charming jazz trio that hangs around on the weekends.

I have traveled long distances with large bags of dirty clothes just to have them cleaned by Bridgestone. They are great at what they do and have outstanding customer service—you (and your clothes) feel really cared for.

The best of the best for your paws.

You're getting the queso—maybe two orders of it?—a frozen margarita, and the avocado and al pastor tacos.