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Quinn C.

Centerbrook, CT

Kiosk was everything I hoped it would be. It was tiny, set up strange, and had lots of lovely little items for me to spend my money on. I was personally struck by the sketchy entry way and the soft-paks of German blowing bubbles.

Looking back I wish I had bought one of the bird whistles, and those weird notebooks, and the this and the that...

I wish I could go to New York every month to check up on the goodies at KIOSK. And by goodies, I'm also referring to the cute boy who worked there...

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christina c.

Oakland, CA

I'll just say it: I want to be down w/da kiosk crew. Clearly, they travel, have fun, and get to bring back the best of the best souvenirs as wares to sell in their store. As a store, it's presented more like an exhibit of curiosities, which I love. This seems like a store I would find in the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna- open at odd hours, unpredictable, fun, and inspiring.

While some things might not be the most useful things for me to buy, it's great to see someone's travel experience through the trinkets and objects  they bring back. It's good for my imagination. It makes me want to travel that way.

I am going to Jamaica in July...

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Sally K.

San Francisco, CA

The first time I went here was at around 11:30PM after hitting up the ICFF party scene.

All I remember is (this several hundred cocktails later) that this place is absolutely mind blowing!

So many fun things to buy by day and so many hotties to bat your lashes at at night.  

Hidden gem, and definitely worth checking out when you're in the neighborhood.  Things from all over that you can't get anywhere else in the states!

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James S.

New York, NY

A hidden gem. I wish them luck, but at the same time hope it doesn't really catch on because I don't want a good thing spoiled.

I've picked up some neat and simple things there from the start. Great place to find unique gifts that you probably won't find anywhere else in NYC.

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Joshua G.

New York, NY

NY Times write-up...

Funny Little Things From Germany
By MELENA RYZIK

Thursday, July 5, 2007

The semisecret boutique Kiosk is an armchair traveler's dream, only stocking goods from one country at a time. This loft space is filled with "small, enticingly lighted objects freshly plucked from the tabacs, farmacias and alimentaris of somewhere else -- all the odd things you might stare at as a displaced tourist," writes Mike Albo.

Now for sale: dish towels, journals, pens and nerve elixirs from Germany, all displayed with witty descriptions ("Oh man, my head hurts, but this graphic design takes the pain away," reads one for a well-packaged headache medicine). "Kiosk's spirited appreciation of all the wonderful mundanities of a foreign place teaches you to be wide-eyed again," Mr. Albo writes. Stop by, then go to Times Square -- and enjoy it.

Kiosk, 95 Spring Street, near Broadway, second floor, SoHo, (212) 226-8601.

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Davi d.

Chicago, IL

Awesome concept store, you literally step into a mini-vacation with all the frillery of the selected country. Cool finds that are hard to come by in the states. A plus is the rotation of products every quarter to explore another cultural locale.

When you step out, welcome back to loud manhattan.

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Bathrooms Only ..

San Francisco, CA

I don't really know how to describe Salvor Kiosk as from AWESOME! No, really, it's just a blast looking around the store or the website. It's like you are taking a mini vacation to the country they are currently showcasing when you walk into the store.

Every four to five months, a new set of items circulates through the store from a random country throughout the world. This month is Mexico so they have everything ranging from hair pins to soap to little monkeys on a toy bike. The items transport you to the country since they have little description cards next to things in the store so you can get a little background and discover how they stumbled across something like exercise equipment.

As stated on the website, "We opened Salvor Kiosk to offer an antidote to over-design. We consider the objects we stock to be humble, straight forward and beautiful for their simplicity and directness." Everything indeed is just straight forward and fun. I bought a Swedish kids pillow and these nifty red Mexican notebooks that gave in a little carrying sack.

If I was wandering around SoHo, I would definitely pop in since there is nothing like this that I know about in SF.

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