Hillside Farmacy
5-Course Farm-to-Fork Tasting Event
Surviving for 13 years in the restaurant business, especially with a pandemic thrown into the mix, is no small feat, but this East Austin eatery (situated in a landmark building that was home to one of the few 1920s drugstores to be owned and operated by an African American pharmacist) has become a real hub for its vibrant neighborhood. Hillside Farmacy, which USA Today named to its 2022 list of “10 Best in Austin,” embraces the farm-to-table ethos that is at the heart of everything Chef/Owner Sonya Coté does. And she does a lot, from competing on Food Network’s Chopped to running two other restaurants, Store House Market & Eatery and Eden East Farm. With a background in art and graphic design, she remains ever the artist, approaching each culinary opportunity as a canvas. Expect classic crab cakes, peerless mac ‘n cheese, melty brie & oyster mushrooms, crispy brussels sprouts, rancher’s pie, and a crazy good roasted chicken breast served with chevre, butternut squash, and farro. Infatuation salutes Hillside Farmacy’s “ridiculous amount of charm” and says, “This place is our go-to for comforting and consistent food, in a cool yet unpretentious environment.” See you there!
About the Host:
Sonya Coté
Chef/Owner
Hailing from Rhode Island, Chef Sonya Coté is the culinary mastermind behind Hillside Farmacy, Store House Market & Eatery, and Eden East (an urban farm that she and her partner are maintaining). She first moved to Texas in 1989, and has remained in the state ever since. She is one of Marie Claire’s “Women on Top", has competed on Food Network’s “Chopped”, and is a 2019 James Beard Foundation WEL Program Alum.
The Lineup
Courses #1 and #3 will be served family style. Courses #2, #4, and #5 will be served individually plated.
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Blue Crab Claw
texas olive oil, salsa yerba, pickled carrot, celery leaf
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Pork Belly Wedge
romaine lettuce, green onion, garlic chives, buttermilk blue cheese, cherry tomato
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Mushroom Three Ways
blue oyster & chestnut mushrooms, vermouth, parsley
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Gulf Redfish & Grits
lemon-thyme butter, mustard greens
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Blueberry Pie
texas blueberry, salted honey whip, pecan
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for Dairy, Soy, Mushrooms, Alliums, Garlic, and Paleo Diet. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
