Professional Services in Somerville

Parker's Flowers has been catering to the romantic, congratulatory, sympathetic, apologetic, "just because," and seasonal-affective whims of Burlington County for more than 75 years. Whatever the occasion, be it birthday, boss, or baby related, Parker's will passionately provide you with the proper petals pronto. In addition to classically vibrant floral arrangements such as the Cherish Spring ($55–$75), Perfect Love ($75–$100), and Here Comes the Sun ($40–$50) bouquets, Parker's offers modern and tropical designs, fruity and fulfilling gift baskets, and a wide range of unique house plants and orchids.

With half a century in the flower business, Belvedere has the blossoms to mark all occasions, be they joyous, somber, or rife with romantic mixed signals. Keep it timeless when thanking your mechanic with a dozen variety-colored roses ($35), well-wish with the Best Medicine bundle ($85) of bright lilies, hydrangea, and gerbera daisies, or mark the summer season with the Sunny Skies arrangement ($55–$85)—a floral quiver of sunflowers, red roses, and pale-blue delphinium. If your true love isn't a sheep and can't eat flowers, try a fruit basket instead: the entry-level Fruitful Fancies ($55) ties up a bevy of seasonal fruits in a cute, ribboned package. And for longer-lasting lovely, pick up a whole blooming plant, such as a darling pairing of African violets ($25) planted in a shaped basket of living moss.

Good-Life Gourmet’s is a case study in multitasking. In its open kitchen, Chef Eric, an alum of the French Culinary Institute, routinely fries his signature falafel, teaches his cooking techniques to budding chefs, and prepares gourmet catering spreads. Although Chef Eric accomplishes a lot when he’s working, he maintains a fun, light-hearted environment, playing whimsical pranks on his coworkers, who include his three brothers and a team of local high-school students.

At Good-Life’s sandwich shop, a rotating menu gives palates the royal treatment with the aforementioned falafel, sliced-steak wraps, and butter-poached lobster rolls. Meanwhile, the kitchen’s BYOB cooking classes cover topics ranging from tapas to basic knife techniques, such as how to turn two meat cleavers into a huge pair of scissors. The culinary team tailors its catering feasts to each event, and pours its remaining creativity into the pop-up restaurant, Restaurant Maize, open occasionally in locations throughout the city.

More than 85 years of gazing into wrinkled and stained threads hasn't disheartened the employees at National Cleaners & Yorgey's Fine Cleaning. They snap to attention with every delivery of soiled attire, ready to assess each garment’s fabric type and instructions for proper care. After dry cleaning or wet cleaning shirts, trousers, and jackets, the professionals replace shirt buttons free of charge. They offer same-day turnaround at no extra charge, as well as a 24-hour drop-off service that allows nighttime paratroopers to deposit their sullied parachutes upon landing.

National Cleaners & Yorgey's Fine Cleaning keeps Mother Earth's ozone fresh with recycled hangers that minimize carbon footprint. The business also gives back to the community by supporting initiatives such as Process Pink’s fight against breast cancer.

Lambert Epperly, founder and owner of National Bartenders School, oversees the progress of each of his school's students, and provides individual advice and adjustments from their first class through graduation. His bartending gurus pass on their knowledge and techniques in a custom-designed cocktail-lounge classroom, engaging students in hands-on training behind a 40-foot-long, fully stocked bar. These experienced instructors lead a 40-hour certificate program and other seminars in both English and Spanish, tailoring class times around students' work and crime-fighting schedules. For extended courses, they provide a bartending textbook spanning more than 200 drink formulas and detailing elements of the craft, such as types of glassware and customer-service practices. Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Education, the school keeps tuition low and connects its students with free job-placement assistance in local watering holes.

As the name suggests, the artistic minds behind Petals & Paper channel their inspiration into two kinds of unique creations: modern floral arrangements and custom invitations. Designers craft each bouquet according to the client’s needs and tastes, arraying bridal bouquets into vintage or contemporary designs and crafting corsages, headpieces, and fresh flower rings to match students' prom dresses or gym shorts. Stationery experts can customize missives to reflect any occasion, from baby announcements adorned with animal silhouettes to wedding invitations accented with bright hues and beach themes. Aside from its services, Petals & Paper also tutors pupils in the art of flower arrangement, imparting novices with the knowledge to avoid classic mistakes, such as pairing a bird of paradise with a posy of salmon.