Go to Smith Street, Take Exit9

Just in time for the holidays, trendy Exit9 Gift Emporium has opened at 127 Smith Street (near Dean). Exit9, which also has an outpost on Avenue A in Manhattan, says its mission is "to provide creative and inspirational gifts to a world that is quickly becoming a department store."

Gift items include magic wallets; a spy pen ("send notes without being caught by the teacher"); beanbag chairs; and a key chain that counts the days till Bush leaves office.

The shop replaces Winston's Upholstery.

Photo by MK Metz