We've been using Houston for three years, they're brilliant. Jonathon (the owner) knows us by sight, always goes out of his way to help us, and gives us a reminder call when the drycleaning is ready. Very resonable rates and an alterations service as well.

Approximate cost: $12 for 3 garments

Very tasty food which is reasonably well priced. The restaurant itself isn't much to speak of but this is one of the better take-outs in the area. We order 10-20 minutes ahead and walk down to pick it up, even on a busy night the order (for 3 people) is usually done by the time we get there. It was about $40 for three of us to eat, the last time we ordered, and this included naan, rice, and 3 curries.

Approximate cost: $12-18

When we moved to Blackburn South, I was looking for a local mechanic to take on the servicing of my 14-year-old car. Wiltshire's picked this up - primarily Ray - and have done great work. Recently we needed to repair a faulty component of the brake system - the first fix didn't work, but Ray was happy to reservice the car when I brought it back in. Whilst it did take a while (nearly a week!) Ray went out of his way to offer all manner of support, a loaner car, dropping my car off at home when it was done, and so on. He ended up waiving some of the labour charges as it related to an earlier fix - which I find to be decent and honorable.

Approximate cost: $1000