Zitomer

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All hail this pharmacy on steroids. Medieval dolls seem to trumpet your arrival as you move through the ground floor cosmetics and fragrance counters, past major brands like Shiseido, Nars and Chanel, as well as the house line, Z New York, and other niche labels. In the back, the pharmacy caters to a legion of neighborhood regulars, and the apothecary aisles offer everything from alternative healing products to Italian toothpaste and stick-on "bras." Upstairs, it's all about dressing the kids to the nines, with everything from baby's first cashmere cardigan to top-of-the-line children's formalwear. Zittles, a toy boutique on the third floor, goes from Breyer model horses to bicycles while a giant screen plays the latest DVDs. Back on street level, tiaras and hairstyling accessories line the displays. Make your way into Z Spot, the store's pet department, where Fifi can get outfitted in a pink opera coat and matching rhinestone collar. — Susan Avery