SPOTLIGHT: SWEET LILY NATURAL NAIL SPA
“We try to be a nice sanctuary for people to disconnect, so we don’t allow cell phones,” says Donna Perillo, founder of the Sweet Lily nail salon. “Some people just can’t cope, though—and they’ll tap their phones with their nose because they can’t use their hands!” Read the Q&A (with photos by Claudine Williams).

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CRAB NIGHTS AT THE HIDEAWAY
For 11 years now, Maryland Blue Crab Nights at The Hideaway have been serving up summer tradition. The authentic Chesapeake-style crabs are served every Sunday and Monday, all summer long, at both the original Hideaway Tribeca (185 Duane) and The Hideaway Seaport (22 Peck Slip). Paired with a great selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, this experience is a must for first-timers and pros alike! Sponsored.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 6/12: Bouley’s final weeks. Plus: The Thom Browne women’s store; Black Seed has introduced a sandwich roll made from bagel dough; tourist left a loaded gun in his hotel room; photographing newlyweds at the City Clerk’s Office.
••• 6/13: Basement fire leads to carbon monoxide poisoning (above; photo courtesy Geoff Bailey). Plus: Suspicious package found in the same area; Fraunces Tavern has reopened; Daniel Buren’s striped columns at Bortolami won’t be permanent; more on the 9/11 Tribute Museum’s new home.
••• 6/14: Two-story topper proposed for Duane Park building. Plus: The history of a grand old building on W. Broadway; a swarm of bees in FiDi; River to River Festival to include a free night at museums.

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BLANK WALLS AREN’T FUN AND BUYING ART IS TOUGH
Mason Lane helps you buy art to fit your taste, space and budget. We streamline the process so you save time, learn more, and find better art to complete your space. Quality art doesn’t have to cost a fortune, but you should buy wisely. Contact us and we’ll show you pieces you’re surprised to love, visit galleries you’ve never known, and walk through quality, pricing, and installation basics to ensure that your walls look polished and complete. ke@masonlaneart.com, 917-868-0043, masonlaneart.com, @masonlane_art. Sponsored.

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NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Why is Tribeca Tower’s plaza still closed? I’m not entirely sure, but I think that since they started, I moved out, gut-renovated my apartment, had a baby, and moved back in. Someone is still planting flowers in the flowerbeds, but they haven’t bothered to remove the abandoned bikes.” —E. The answer.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 6/12: Park Place plaza retail. Plus: Dreaded Drill of Destruction spotted outside wonderful old building on Vandam (rendering above); Eataly’s seafood restaurant is sleeping with the fishes; de Blasio said to have overruled the DOT about “Fearless Girl” marketing ploy; why are so many subway kiosks closed?
••• 6/13: More on the carbon monoxide leak. Plus: A cop gave a restaurant staffer a parking placard; the facade of 70 Vestry is nearly done; “Set It Up” film shoot; West Village resident seeks help regarding Maison Kayser; office at Washington and Desbrosses; action at two Franklin Street storefronts?
••• 6/14: Spring’s restaurant is supposed to be open to the public. Plus: “Mr. Robot” is shooting here on Friday; Shinola is opening a store in Soho; activity in the storefront next to Think Coffee; the newsstand at W. Broadway and Leonard.

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NOSY NEIGHBOR
“It looks like some type of food establishment is opening at 303 Spring. Do we know anything about it?” —M. The answer.

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ANOTHER SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP APPEARS TO BE CLOSING
It would join two other Subway restaurants that have gone out of business in the past year.

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THE CITY IS JUMPING ON THE SHIPPING CONTAINER TREND
The Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program called El-Space designed to activate areas under elevated roads. The first one will be alongside the Brooklyn Bridge.

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