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Local and seasonal are the names of Sonya Cote’s game, and this popular East 11th Street extension of her mission pairs the antique quirkiness of a restored drugstore with legitimately farm-fresh dishes. Hillside Farmacy offers perennial favorites such as craft cocktails, soup du jour, bountiful sandwiches, a raw bar for oysters, and, of course, splendid chef specials. – Jessi Cape

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