Car Talk
WBUR. Tom and Ray Magliozzi (aka Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers) are a latter-day Bob and Ray, especially for those of us who can't tell our crankshafts from our dipsticks.
Harvard Business School
Our female correspondent reports that Robert Redford would go unnoticed on the campus of Harvard's Business School. (Anyone having knowledge of our correspondent's whereabouts is requested to contact The Editors.) Cambridge, MA
Roadrunner
Photo by Ben Stas The 3,500-capacity Allston venue somehow manages to be expansive but intimate, with an incredible sound system and not a bad sightline in the house. 89 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135, roadrunnerboston.com.
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
From design conception and development to installation, Sherwood will work with you to transform a mere garden into a thriving outdoor extension of your home. Ipswich, MA ruesherwood.com.
Devlin’s
Come for the al fresco dining on the patio, stay for the jazz brunch, Benedicts, and complimentary (really) build-your-own bloody marys. 322 Washington St., Boston, MA 02135, edevlins.com.
Oilily
It's bright and in-your-face, and it has a sense of humor. Kids love the funky designs and parents appreciate the wash and wear. 31 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Margaret Karg
If she's good enough for the women's Olympic swim team and the Boston Ballet, she can probably fix your Mac back. 26 Brighton Street, Suite 300, Belmont, MA .
Lilly at L'Elegance
Whether your nails are as long as a soap-opera villainess's, or chewed to the quick, Lilly will shape them to perfection. 103 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Bon Visage
Give your hands to Bella, whose thorough but gentle manicures and pleasant personality have attracted a justifiably devoted clientele. 69 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Ildiko
Let Ildiko instruct you in how to put on your best face for a very special occasion or just for fun. Astrid & Zofia European Skin Care, 20 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Frank and Pete's Shoe Repair
An old-fashioned shop with polish—literally. When they do sole and heel work, they polish your shoes at no extra charge. 239 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA .
Bush Quality Cleaners
They don't literally clean your clothes on the spot, but they pickup and deliver at office buildings for no extra charge. 101 Federal Street, Boston, MA .
Neil Dale
He carefully matches his approach to repairing your objets d'art to the amount you can spend. 621 Main Street, Waltham, MA .
The Diet Center
A gimmick-free approach that will help you lose weight without losing your mind. One-on-one attention and real food. All locations, .
J's Treework
Jay Crocker and John Elliott will scale the highest heights to keep your trees safe and aesthetically pleasing. They do landscaping, too. 95 Walpole Street, Dover, MA .