Exit 9
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Neighborhood: East Village Type of Place: Gift Shops Description: The afternoon was cold and dark. The air felt damp, and the wind was making its way through my jacket. In other words, it was a fairly typical late-January day here in the city. What a pleasure, then, to visit Exit9, a warm and witty reminder that fun exists amid the chill. Need a gift? If your recipient has a sense of humor, you'll be in luck here. Some amusing choices: A knitting-craft book called "Naughty Needles" ("Takes your knitting where it's never gone before--into the bedroom"), $19.95; "I Can't Fight This Feeling," which presents pop-song lyrics as written poetry ($14.95); a baby onesie reading "My dad's a geek" ($24); and a baby ensemble featuring a sweatshirt that reads, "Someday I'll get trashed at prom" ($34). For gals who can handle them, there are sassy-sloganed undies from Spitfire Girl, currently on sale for $12 (including a pair that read "Ride 'Em Cowboy"). If you want to play things a little safer, there's a great assortment of fridge magnets (the ones shaped as little pieces of cake, 6 for $9, would be great for a birthday), stationery, jewelry (cute lucite rings are $8), candles, soaps, and beauty products (including various lotions and potions from Miso Pretty, which I personally have and love). Chocolates and candies are well-represented, including "Sour Exes" lemon drops, $2.50, to get one past the stale taste of a failed relationship, and Gummy Bacon, $5, which the package reminds you not to fry. I spent quite a while looking through the "Vegetarian's Guide to New York" ($17.99); and Gavin Edwards' totally engaging book of music myths and trivia (called "Is 'Tiny Dancer' Really Elton's Little John?", though I'm not sure that's the title I would have picked), $13.95, could have kept me happily occupied for hours. Fortified by this charming place, I headed back outside. The sky was as gloomy as it had been, but my outlook felt brighter; even a little bit of levity and laughter go a long way. Whoever you're shopping for, don't forget to scoop up something for yourself. - Pamela Grossman; Jan 29, 2007
Exit 9 64 Avenue A New York, NY 10009 212-228-0145 http://www.shopexit9.com Map Subway
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