HOP SING LAUNDROMAT

Photo: Mike Persico

HOP SING LAUNDROMAT

1029 Race St. , Philadelphia, PA

http://hopsinglaundromat.com

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“My favorite bar changes all the time, but the most exciting spot I’ve been to in recent memory has to be Hop Sing Laundromat in Philadelphia. The menu pays homage, in one way or another, to America. With one of the largest selections of spirits in the country, you can find everything from your classic Maker’s Mark right up through their specialty cocktails like 'Montana Payback' and 'A Failed Entertainment.' Plus, it’s hidden behind an unmarked door and looks like what you would imagine having a cocktail in Hogwarts would feel like. In a true Philly no-BS style, the owner boasts very firm rules: no sneakers, no shorts, no photos or you’re out!” —Cody Goldstein, head bartender at NYC's Upholstery Store: Food & Wine

Photo by Robert Neroni/Courtesy Hop Sing Laundromat

The Mystery of Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat

Read the Article by Jason Sheehan

"I wouldn’t be sitting here writing about him if not for the fact that he’s one of the best in the country at what he does. And the genius part? I’m sticking by that. Lê is the Hemingway of barmen. He has served me, on varying occasions, several of the best, simplest, most American (named for the Bay of Pigs, for Edgar Allan Poe and for Henry “Box” Brown), most purely brilliant cocktails I’ve ever had in my life. He mixes with a sense of balance unlike anyone I’ve ever known, with a comprehensive knowledge of (and an absolute disregard for) the standards and practices of most modern bars, and with a sly sense of humor. His drinks are strong. They don’t rely on the crutch of bitters (generally employed to add depth to cheap, pubescent spirits without enough muscle to stand on their own). I’m no dilettante when it comes to bars. My CV as a boozer is solid. And there’s still no place I’d rather drink than at Hop Sing — which has a little to do with the space and a lot to do with Lê.

But in order to talk about that, we have to delve again into legend and mythology. Into the world of origin stories and known unknowns. We have to talk about Hop Sing."

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2015/03/08/mystery-le-hop-sing-laundromat/#ESTYiwfXxtMLtDxe.99