WiseGirls

Returning from Missouri as a medical school dropout, Meg Kennedy moves to Staten Island, New York City, staying with her grandmother due to not having found a place for herself. With the recommendation of Mrs. Saladino, a woman who looks after Meg's grandmother, Meg takes work at an Italian restaurant, run by Gio Esposito. At first, Meg makes mistakes and fails to live up to Esposito's expectations, but she soon proves her worth by saving the life of a restaurant patron from a gunshot wound. Meg befriends two other waitresses: Kate, who aspires to be a Broadway star, and Raychel, an outspoken, brassy woman. The three become close friends and make a pact to meet once a year at a particular bar.