REE NAILS IS OPEN
More in the new year when I can get in there, but in the meantime, REE Nails on Warren between West Broadway and Greenwich has opened a new two-level salon. They also have an uptown location. Call for hours.

MARY JAEGER STUDIO SALE
Tribeca and textile designer Mary Jaeger will host an open studio shopping experience today and tomorrow, Dec. 16 and 17, from noon to 5p at her Brooklyn atelier, 219 Johnson Ave. She’ll have cashmere sweaters and silk accessories, all hand crafted. (Her work is amazing.) Take the L to Montrose; there is also street parking. For more information: 929-337-6639

ILYA’S BARBER SHOP IS OPEN
I was thinking Ilya’s Barber Shop would be closed by now due to the plans for that corner, but he’s still there and open. This is my shoutout.

BEAN GETS A POLISH
Since they promised that the Bean at 56 Leonard would be ready by the end of the year, perhaps this is the final stage?