Philly's most polarizing cocktail joint, Hop Sing Laundromat, has graduated from local accolades and moved into the national spotlight with a mention in Details magazine. HSL was name-dropped on the 2012 Best New Bars in America list, along with mysterious owner Lêe, who is praised for promoting a vibe of "aristocratic exclusivity." That's a new one. As usual, the pre-Prohibition cocktails are given props, and so are Lêe's crazy rules. [Details]
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