Body Restoration
Really, you could go for the pregnancy pillow alone -- a mattress-like cushion with scoop-outs for your newly ample parts that allow you to safely lie facedown. (Remember what that feels like?) Sandwiched between the cushion and the masseuse's kneading fingers (she'll spend extra time on the extra-stressed areas like hips), and you might, just for a few minutes, feel light as air. 1611 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, bodyrest.com.
Philly Van Man
James Harvey -- a.k.a. the Philly Van Man -- isn't a mover in the traditional sense. He's more like a friend who's always available to help you schlep your heavy stuff from one place to another -- a friend who's so good at it, so careful and reliable, that he's actually the first-choice mover for several Philly antiques shops. Harvey can often squeeze in next-week (or even next-day!) moves -- just call or text him. phillyvanman.com.
D'Antonio and Klein Jewelers
D'Antonio is where the chic and savvy jewelry retailers we know take their own pieces. 726 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, dantonioandklein.com.
Damari Savile
Here’s your chance to cop the style of a professional athlete. Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins teamed up with business partner Jay Amin on a new men’s shop where they stock immaculate ready-to-wear pieces alongside expertly tailored custom suits. 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, damarisavile.com.
Preservation Fine Goods
We’ll admit: Not everything in this sparsely furnished shop is the most practical. (Really, who needs an artisanal dinner bell?) But its tabletop goods are so refined, so unassumingly cool, we can’t leave without an heirloom-quality cheeseboard or a gilded candlestick. 9 Church Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530, preservationfinegoods.com.
Girls Auto Clinic
Manned (um) by women, catering to women—and you can get a manicure at the Clutch Beauty Bar while you get your wheels fixed. Your car will run better than new, plus they’ll teach you auto care, so you can save big bucks down the line. 7425 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, girlsautoclinic.com.
Neil K. Davis at Doggie Style
Does Fifi want a purple mo-hawk? Of course Fifi wants a purple mohawk. Davis is the man for the job. 1700 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, doggiestylepets.com.
PeoplePrints 3D
Selfies are so 2016. This place scans your entire body, then generates a 3-D-printed action-figure-y mold of—hey, that’s me! 20 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, peopleprints3d.com.
Bok Bar
When it comes to rooftop bars, it’s all about the view. And at Bok, you get the full vista—river to river—which is pretty rare for a watering hole. Pair the panoramas with great snacks (this year, dumplings!) and well-priced drinks, and you’ll develop a new appreciation for Philly just by looking at it. 800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, bok-bar.com.
Luis Pedrogo at Noord
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more experienced and charming personality in the biz. Pedrogo is always cool under pressure and knows his stuff, and everyone—everyone—likes him. He’ll even be nice to your gluten-intolerant vegan (but sometimes pescatarian) cousin who’s allergic to onions. 1046 Tasker Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, noordphilly.com.
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
At Mulherin’s, pretty much everything is remarkable, which makes the fact that chef Chris Painter’s pastas are the most memorable part of eating there that much more impressive. The combinations (agnolotti with suckling pig and cabbage), expert preparation (hand-cut pappardelle) and varieties we’ve never heard of (the giant spaghetti-like bigoli) make every other pasta menu look boring. 1355 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, wmmulherinssons.com.
La Mula Terca
Restaurants nowadays are highly focused, so it’s easy to ignore spots that are trying to do everything instead of something. But don’t ignore La Mula Terca, a pan-Latin BYOB where the Argentine churrasco con chimichurri, Venezuelan arepas and lamb birria are all well executed and synch up better than you’d think. 2053 South Beechwood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, facebook.com/lamulatercaphilly.
Devi
There’s more to Indian food than tandoori chicken and mango lassis, as you’ll discover at this strip-mall spot that highlights Southern Indian cuisine. It’s vegetarian, but with complex curries, lentil dal vada donuts and dosas, no one will miss the meat. Bring the kids—they’ll get a kick out of the paper dosas, which are, quite literally, twice as big as they are. 151 West Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341, facebook.com/Devi-Vegetarian-Indian-Cuisine-168043499906720.
Assassin’s Handbook at Friday Saturday Sunday
These days, even your corner shot-and-a-beer bar can mix up a technically perfect manhattan. (In other words, we wonder if Philly has reached maximum craft-cocktail capacity.) And then along comes barman Paul MacDonald with his zinger of a list. The star: the Assassin’s Handbook, a mixture of Jamaican rum, cognac, averna, amaro and mulled wine, with a spark of habanero at the finish. Wow. 261 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, fridaysaturdaysunday.com.
Bonk’s Bar
Bonk’s was always a neighborhood staple—a dive with cheap beer and good crabs. But when ownership changed, it lost its luster—that is, until new owner Mike Scoats Scotese (of Grey Lodge fame) took over. With a revamped beer list and menu, Bonk’s isn’t just back; it’s better than ever. 3467 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, bonksbar.com.