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Lê From Hop Sing Announces Plans to Revamp Historic Rittenhouse Cocktail Bar
First, he opened one of the top cocktail bars in the country. Next, he teased us with details about the banh mi spot he’s got […]
Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat’s Upcoming Banh Mi Shop Is Called …
Back in January, we told you about the “North Korean” banh mi spot that enigmatic Hop Sing Laundromat proprietor Lê has in the works. Though we still […]
Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat Is Opening a “North Korean” Banh Mi Shop
Lê told me that his new banh mi shop is “going to be the greatest North Korean sandwich shop in the world.” He told me himself. And […]
Hop Sing Laundromat Owner: No Fan of Bad Tippers, Cheesesteaks or (Ugh) “Mixologists”
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philadelphia’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. Click here for the full archive. […]
Ask the Editor: How Do I Build a Bowl of Pho Like a Pro?
Welcome to Ask the Editor, a new weekly column by yours truly where I answer all of your Philly food and drink questions. Have some […]
“There Will Never Be Another Hop Sing Laundromat In Philadelphia Ever.”
A couple years ago, I spent a bunch of time hanging out with Lê from Hop Sing Laundromat with the idea of writing a profile […]
Drink This Now: The Yin & Yang from Hop Sing Laundromat
Last week I visited Hop Sing Laundromat for happy hour where North Korea’s biggest fanboy, Lê poured me a cocktail he had been working on. […]
Hop Sing Laundromat Is Not Closing
There are some rumors floating around out there in the restaurant world that Lê, the most recognizable face behind Hop Sing Laundromat (and occasional spokesman […]
Taproom on 19th Hosting a Block Party and Barbecue
Two years ago, owners Michael Strauss and Pete Fry took over Taproom on 19th at 19th and Ritner in deep South Philadelphia. Since then they’ve […]
Hop Sing Laundromat Named One Of The Greatest Bars On Earth
No, not by us (though, not for nothing, we have said similar things). This time, it was the crew at Conde Nast Traveler (plus a […]
Volver Rolls Out Changes for Season Two
Jose Garces is rolling out big changes for the second season at Volvér, his restaurant at the Kimmel Center. Effective immediately, the ticketing requirement has been abolished and […]