Chelsea, NYC: From Muffins to Madonna

Tour guide and comedian, Tomas "Tom" Delgado, takes you on a walking tour through the NYC neighborhood of Chelsea on the west side of Manhattan. He stops by Pizzeria Suprema to speak with owner Joe Riggio and has a visit with Broadway vocal coach and long-time Chelsea resident, Barbara Maier Gustern. Shot by Phil Rizdon and Lucie Pohl. RIP Barbara Maier Gustern...
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[@johnnyh9386]

RIP Barbara. She seemed like a lovely, talented, witty lady.

[@ceciliawilson6328]

You are one of the best NYC guides on YT.

[@annettecotto1088]

He surely is.

[@josephsmith5410]

His knowledge blows me away!

[@willardmusick1187]

@@josephsmith5410 He's a trivia freak. Would be great to rent him out on these tours live. Probably expensive if a go, but worth it. NYC by immersion.

[@agent8953]

Yeah that’s fasho 🦍

[@gilbertblaze]

RIP barbara The minute I heard about her attack and heard of her death I remember this video of Tom interviewing her and talking about her passion as a vocal coach. I hope her killer get caught

[@jenns8696]

26 year old woman was arrested today.

[@tundrellaCat68]

Such a joyful lady. So sad.

[@elenapalau2964]

I've lived in Chelsea co-op for over 32 years, moved there from the east village in 1989 but was born & raised in Williamsburg Brooklyn before it was ever cool. Anyway, I want to compliment you because many people who do tours of Chelsea give incomplete & incorrect information. However, your tour gets 5 stars imo, it was the best most complete & accurate tour I've ever seen in a Chelsea virtual walking tour. In addition, I've learned a few new things I wasn't aware of Iike where Thomas's English Muffins were made, the oldest building in Chelsea where the Le Grainne Cafe is located who I might add has the best French brunch in all of Chelsea, with the best Nutella & banana crepes & Cafe Au Lait giant bowl of coffee. Bravo, good job! Looking forward to watching more of your tours.

[@FootPrintsUC]

Agreed 1000%. Nutella & banana crepes ? O Mai! Sounds delicious...Having a project receipe moment here!!!! TY Elena :o) Bon joure`(sp) ldl

[@majormediaproductions]

How safe is Chelsea? Im considering getting an apartment there. Thank you for sharing. God bless 💪💯

[@P.Kenney]

My father, born in 1918 was born and lived on W 24th st, went to St Coumba Catholic School on W 25th St. then high school at Xavier Academy. his father was NYPD,

[@christopherchase4960]

I just read the news about Barbara today, a day after seeing her in this video. RIP Barbara. NYC lost a spark.

[@sandra4395]

The honor and the privilege of speaking with such a famous New York icon... She was such a delight. So glad you had the opportunity to make such a memorable moment for yourself and us. I will admit there were tears... Thank you so much! (Not sure how I missed this video) ...

[@SANDEMANsLive]

Love these tours; in fact, I use them as a study to make myself a better guide. Thanks Tom, you are an inspiration!

[@tomdnyc1]

Cool, thanks, I appreciate it!

[@annettecotto1088]

@@tomdnyc1 Tom you have the best information. Hope you become a RICH you tuber. You deserve it. I was born and raised in Chelsea, and I learned a lot thru you. Thanks! Maestro! My old address was: 233 west 15 street, bet. 7 & 8th avenue. N.y. N.y 10011. I wish I could afford too still live their. Thanks a trillion, for all the do.

[@Nortongroove]

Took my son and his BF to the Chelsea Hotel for a week 10yr ago this past August for his birthday. On our last day I woke up in the middle of the night and prowled the halls. One floor had a small hallway off the main hall which lead to another apartment. Those were the days when Chelsea combined both hotel rooms and private residences. Intrigued by this adjacent hallway, I walked in and was examining the many framed photographs, when I heard “something” in the main hallway just around the corner from where I was standing. I remember thinking it was odd that I didn’t hear any approaching footsteps, and I also was very mindful of the Chelsea’s reputation of being haunted. Instead of quickly looking around the corner, I guess you could say I woosed out, and by the time I gathered the courage to look, naturally there was nothing and no one there. Gotta admit I was wandering the hallways iso a ghostly experience. I understand that about a week after our stay, the Chelsea stopped honoring reservations and sadly closed for remodeling. I feel really lucky to have been able to stay there at the end of an era. Those of us who were fortunate to have stayed there will always have precious memories to hold.

[@richbrown4140]

So terrible what happened to Barbara Maier Gustern

[@barbarawillis4275]

Another fantastic video full of New York/Chelsea information and it's famous and not so famous residents. Love the interview with Barbara. Commenting 10/26/23.

[@christopherstephenjenksbsg4944]

I grew up in Chelsea. My dad was vicar (pastor) of St. Peter's from 1961 to 1973. The neighborhood was very different in those days. It was working class, and most of the brownstones were either divided into apartments or run as rooming houses that served stevedores and merchant seamen. Our block was mainly Irish and Puerto Rican. In 1963 there was a rumble between an Irish gang and Puerto Rican gang in the church gym (now the Atlantic Theater). It was like something out of "West Side Story!"

[@tomdnyc1]

Nice, thanks for sharing!

[@adrilyst5]

I was born and raised in NYC, and your videos make me feel like I don’t know NYC as well as I should lol. Time to explore! Thanks for these very informative and cool videos!

[@seant666]

Yes, just had my Covid jab, the sun is out and we have a new Tom vid to watch. OMG, SICK....

[@TXMEDRGR]

Sick plug for the vaccine.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

I had my jab in May. No microminiature device in my blood stream has gone to my brain and turned me into a mind-numbed robot.

[@davesmelko3599]

You blew my mind, I didn't realize my favorite English muffin was born in Chelsea. You are amazing. I use your posts in my history class presentations. I hate my textbook, you make my students focus and learn. Thank you so much.

[@karenbrazier4571]

Love your tours so much information .. The information you give helped me out recently when helping my daughter write about new york for a school project so thank you...

[@addieee123456789]

Always nice to see you 😉🙃

[@conniedelio]

Congrats on 20K followers, Tom! Great job as always!

[@CT-od5dl]

Poor Barbara. She's delightful in that interview. Sharp and sweet.

[@seant666]

Y'know every time I watch a NYC tour video, it always makes me desperate for a slice but where I live here in The UK there are no good pizza places, it's criminal.

[@simon7762]

Really? I thought here in Europe we had Italians sprinkled all over the continent :o

[@IsaacandVlada]

We literally catch every video but never comment (always watch on our TV) but figured to start to just say thank you for always making these videos so funny and entertaining!

[@tomdnyc1]

That's so nice - I appreciate it!

[@kevmc2071]

One of the best KZbin channels out there. Deserves to be so much bigger. Being from Glasgow(Scotland), you see a lot of similarities between the 2 cities - especially the gentrification.

[@MWFKBF]

This make me sad for Barbara. But what a great tribute to her. Learning about her as a person and not a news headline.

[@woop2235]

I’ve followed and the unfollowed many a’ tourist guides, but you young man I will continue to follow because you are very entertaining and informative!🥰👍🏼♥️💯 and very easy on the eyes 👀 😉

[@esmeesme7666]

Congratulations on reaching over 20K subscribers!! Always great to see new videos from you and Phil.

[@dopekaleidoscope8591]

Your videos are always educational and entertaining with a fast-paced delivery!

[@TrekRoadbiker]

Always enjoy your videos Tom. keep up the good work.

[@missloublou4628]

Thank you for another great video Tom love it.

[@DisposedJeans]

By far, you’re my fav YTber! Love the way you present the history and stories of NY.

[@xxvi.06]

You’re amazing , I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before but I’m obsessed w you and this entire channel! So much knowledge, I love your sick plugs , 10 out of 10!!

[@MrGitpicker]

Thank you for these tours, Very enjoyable to watch from way out here in the Ozark hills. Such a different world.

[@Octaviamorris77]

Your personality is perfect and genuine! Love it!

[@simon7762]

Tom once again saving me from lockdown sadness. Thanks for opening this virtual door to beautiful NYC!

[@Gl6619]

OMG...it’s another awesome video from TommyD..

[@iteration1551]

really great content, man! Awesome balance of zingers and knowledge.

[@richardrobledo466]

This is exciting to hear, walking tours are back to NYC! I think Sarah, Louie and the attorney turned comedian turned High Scoring NYC tour guide Tom ... are awesome ambassadors to the Big Apple!

[@taliecancerfighterlewis9933]

Dude this is AWESOME!!! Coming to New York sept 8, my cancer is back :( it’s in my lungs bone and brain and I’m coming because my doctor in Portland Oregon (yessss alllll the way across America hahah) sending me for New York fashion week to walk in the we are cancer culture fashion show for breast cancer. And since I got the cancer again HES SENDING ME!!!!!!! Flying in Friday and these videos are AMAZING! I’m staying in Chelsea!!!! Central Park, wanna see Empire State Building too…. We are only there a few days so we will jam it in! Your humor and knowledge is so rad and thank you for this video!!!!!! NYC HERE COMES NATALIE!!!

[@onetouchtwo]

Love the interviews!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks, yeah, they are my favorite part of doing these videos too. Hope to keep developing that aspect.

[@mlryap6345]

Hey Chelsea! Great tour as always, Tom and Phil!

[@ilpuntouk]

Fun fact: in the book that inspired the movie "Angel heart" Harry Angel leaves at the Chelsea hotel...

[@samanthab1923]

Really? Didn't know the movie was based on a book. Still creepy. DeNiro 👿

[@ifijenya34]

Thanks for another cool tour Tom. Interviews with locals are also pretty attractive.

[@dawngw26]

I haven't visited NYC since the 1990s, and your tours are really fun and entertaining. I remember I specifically wanted to see the Chelsea Hotel when I was there, because of Sid and Nancy (and all the other artists who lived there as well). Thanks for the tour!

[@dawngw26]

I had to look up after reading the comments to see what happened to Barbara Meier Gustern... oh what a horrible tragedy. She seemed like a truly lovely woman, seeing her in your video. RIP Barbara. She had a wonderful life, but it's so senseless how it ended. Sorry for the loss of your friend.

[@micmac1121]

Fantastic channel Tom. I’m an SVA alumni and Adjunct Professor. You can’t forget to add Keith Haring to your SVA hall of fame and the Chair of the Graphic Design Department , Milton Glaser. Designer of the I ❤️NY campaign and the redesign of the Rainbow room at Rockerfeller Center. The SVA theatre is also used for award shows, movie premieres and private events as well as the showcase theatre for all the animation and film students.keep up the great work! Love your channel!

[@boomer7225]

Great video! Watched it twice! thank you!

[@moniquelacosta5170]

I love how you have interviews with people. Local businesses and an Artist in her home. That was great!! Tom looks a little like Jim Carrey. I love how I feel relaxed at the end of the day when I watch this video. Thank You for this great tour.

[@tameladan1263]

Love your tours You are so knowledgeable

[@tommyspeed1434]

I have watched several of your videos and have subscribed. Great Videos and information. How are there so few people out and about when you film.

[@karenfromNH]

Love these tours Tom and the history you provide. Have you ever walked into things while doing these? If so, a blooper reel would be great.

[@nycbloodymoney23]

my cousin lives on 26th and 10th i literally was in chelsea every weekend. still have some friends there. chelsea forever!!

[@gingernightmare9152]

Enjoy your videos. Staying the Chelsea Hotel next month.. will look for that delicious pizza!!

[@mariaelenagil1934]

I just saw this episode and your interview with that lovely lady Barbara . I gasped. I'm so sorry about what happened to her. So angry too

[@localflowers886]

Great as always, Tom!

[@gregcleveland6270]

You are a refreshing taste of NYC. Thanks to Phil too.

[@larsjuergensmann6776]

Hi Tom! Really like your tours and subscribed loooong time ago ;-)). I would love to see a tour about the Highline: Great park and atmosphere there! Definitly on my bucket-list. I am really looking forward, to visit NYC again!! Take care and Cheers from Cologne.

[@felixramirez6898]

I loved the visit with Barbara Gutstern . Very nice touch .

[@brianstewart6657]

Rest In Peace Miss Barbara.

[@am8twinklenotes253]

Many artists’re presently living in NYC!! What a fascinating place!

[@JulianSteve]

LMAOOOOOOOO Tom falling after eating the slice of pizza was unexpected😂❗Great video of Chelsea tom and the slices look epic.

[@jenns8696]

So very sad to hear about Barbara’s passing. I knew she was familiar when I watched the news. Then remembered you interviewed her.

[@stephaniebloom4220]

Ahh, ya did Chelsea proud, Tom! I am starting to really love these interviews. I come from a city where we need to disguise pizza with mounds of toppings. Can’t wait for a legit cheese slice!! Great video!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks a lot, Stephanie! I am loving these interviews too. I am thinking some of these segments in the future could be extended and stand on their own as videos!

[@stephaniebloom4220]

@@tomdnyc1 Absolutely, Tom! Also, maybe consider doing the Spanish speaking interviews in two languages so you have a Spanish version for your second channel? I am thinking world domination here ...

[@sirIancarter]

Love your videos Tom

[@py2007]

Looking forward to this.... I stayed in the Cambria Hotel in Chelsea last February.

[@Sean-gj3ef]

Great video! Must try the pizza place when I come back to NYC.

[@tuxnog5784]

loved your video . Learned a lot of history. I’m from San Francisco area never been to New York but enjoyed your video a lot. 😊 thank you

[@xSF5150x]

You will love it! Awesome city!

[@61kimmarie]

Lmbo😅🤣😭...when Tomas fell over after taking a bite of delicious 🍕. He is hilarious! This is why I enjoy his tours. As you learn the city & history, he makes it fun too. 🍎📚🥰

[@johnfoote1168]

Hey Tom hope you are well, you must be waiting on spring, we have really warm days here in auckland over easter, will be cooling down soon but not like you have in NY, keep well, always enjoy your walking docos, best regards from us here

[@paulmcdonough1093]

great vid tom as usual and funny

[@wendym5137]

Very informative and fun too thank you

[@elizbutik5311]

Thank you so much

[@bani_niba]

Very cool guests! Keep up the good work..

[@Keyser-0]

time to play the interviews straight - such strong characters each with a deep back story in near all your videos,Tom. Great stuff - intro / outro for those segments maybe.

[@tomdnyc1]

Yeah, I am thinking about what to do with these interviews. Whether I should just make longer cuts as their own individual videos as well as have them in the tour videos.

[@cynthiavillamaria2363]

Please continue doing a great job!👍👍👍👏

[@rachael8454]

Love your whole series on NYC. We were meant to come on holidays late last year but were locked down due to COVID so it’s my way of still seeing things. Definitely going to look you up for your guide purposes when we do get there! Thanks for the vids :)

[@acbenepe]

Love the channel. you're close to what we used to call the "Toy district"

[@EphemeralProductions]

tom you're so funny. :) always a treat to watch your videos; I get the tour of a place I'll probably never go to, plus your humor! I chuckle several times each video. LOL

[@edholohan]

That was great! Very entertaining! Thanks!

[@richt.4900]

As usual, nice one Tom nailed it! 👌🏻! I planned to come in 2019 but, something got in the way. It now looks like September 2022 will be the most sensible option now 😖🥺. On the plus side the number of people that may also be able to join me is growing 🤑🤗😉. Keep grinding away, the rewards WILL come, from this side of the pond here in England (🇪🇺Brexitland). 🍻

[@mikescott433]

nice video & 'Chelsea Hotel' stories, but would be interresting to hear if the renovation work is finally over, after all these years of terrible incidents...

[@philpaule472]

Another great tour !!!!

[@bonita409]

I grew up as a teenager in the Penn South co-ops. RIP Barbara.

[@juliuscaesart]

I’m here for the intro

[@marshallwallace1]

Dawgggg we need these every week lol

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks, one day I'll hope to have the bandwidth!

[@StrangeHistoryX]

Finally! Chelsea knows how much we love her! I've stayed at the Chelsea and wrote an Audible Adventure about it. Great tour, Tom!

[@tomdnyc1]

Chelsea is appreciated!

[@ericanderson7454]

You are my favorite NYC You Tube tour guides. You should have a Travel TV Show with Phil.

[@jaimemoore7327]

you seem like such a lovely person and your jokes are good natured!! thank you for putting a smile on my face

[@zimbahanwa2996]

yeah man. im always waiting .. huge fan here from the philippine.

[@chilliconcarne5639]

I went to nyc in 2016 and went to a gallery night to get some free wine and nibbles, I ended up watching an hour long live art theatre type piece of a naked man awakening in a sand pit and weeing in it eventually. it was intense .. One of my best New York memories .. the wine was good too!

[@johannsmithe2570]

2:00 Tom saved you fifty-eight minutes of waiting. That's why he's such a swell guy.

[@tomdnyc1]

That wasn't an art piece - it was a guy who had too much of the free wine.

[@P.Kenney]

Performance Art...Avant-Garde some bizarre stuff,

[@snowbleski]

I always learn something from a Tom Delgado video. I'm not sending him any money but I do enjoy the videos.

[@edgeworldpictures6831]

Where are the trees in Chelsea? RIP Barbara Maier Gustern.

[@unmarseillaisroutierennouv7600]

Cool vidéos Man, thanks 🤙🏽

[@jeromelubezky6434]

Tom you the goat, keep doing your videos. You know a hole lot more than any other of these whack tourist guides

[@done1675]

Couple observations: Barbara is awesome and you clean up pretty well! Might have mentioned that she lives in the ILGWU houses and given a little background on that. But that's probably in another video. SICK PLUG!

[@BaronVonTacocat]

Sick tour

[@sagebay2803]

So. Much. Concrete. Wow. Great video, thanks.

[@peterjenkslightbaptizeslif8321]

Great segment, I like the personal interviews, FYI, in the mid 1980's It was at the General Seminary that Bishop Tutu was notified that he had won the the Nobel Peace Prize, he was teaching there at the time.

[@sistrine]

Great video.

[@karenlucci2154]

Just subscribed!!

[@edunn73]

Thanks again

[@EphemeralProductions]

lmao at the "big booty". haha "no mask, no booty"!

[@richatdhagin7977]

hi tom i subcribed...i believe deedee ramone lived there .....could you or have you done any ramones stuff? would love to see early queens/forest hills stuff.......have been to nyc...love it....have done cbgb, before it shut down.....anyway great stuff .....keep seeing places i have been.....but your local and know the proper stuff.

[@staciewagner6435]

Hello-- been watching bunch of your videos,, and must say very interesting. Compares to a show that I’d expect on a history or cable channel.. up there with Bordain & Mark Roe…….. Much respect & sucess….. God Bless!!! J-Walez- BK/NYC