Hell’s Kitchen: Midtown Manhattan’s BEST Neighborhood?

[@HereBeBarr]

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[@sweetphangurl3315]

Fun fact Mangú is a dominican side dish made with smashed plantains.

[@TravelTourTaste]

We certainly will brother as soon as we can get into the USA again.

[@ieremiaanae6220]

NZ had a Hell's kitchen series 2003 funnily enough Korean fish taco is a favourite for me and I liked your energy on this video dude 👍

[@colors6692]

Bro you have a face for radio!

[@chavideos0010]

I yvgg

[@JDLady70]

THAT WAS US--the Texans!!! Pretty cool to make the cut onto the video. Thanks for including us. We really do love your videos and depend on them to help us with our plan before every trip!

[@HereBeBarr]

Nice meeting you

[@carrieg7185]

How was your trip?

[@AllThingsWagner]

@@carrieg7185 It was great. Unfortunately, at the time, Manhattan and TS were a bit worse for wear, but hopefully now with the city opened back up, it’s closer to pre-covid. 👍🏼

[@dunkguru2493]

No way the neighborhood is called Hell’s Kitchen imao sounds like a place Gordan Ramsey lives

[@thomashernandez8700]

@@AllThingsWagner TS?

[@phantastik3389]

Every New Yorker needs that noise! When I use to live in queens I couldn't sleep because it was so quiet.

[@lohphat]

If you want quiet, go live in Muncie, IN. If you want LIFE, live in NYC!

[@nkley1]

Oh, yes! Any NYC neighborhood my daughter has lived in, she has always depended on her city noise to sleep..

[@vickyrodz1122]

You got that right. 👍👍

[@Red_Eyed]

I stayed in a hostile right next to tracks in BK and it was very soothing and helped me fall asleep each night very fast. Unbelievably. Hahah.

[@ChristianLopez-zs6ob]

Well Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson certainly seem to like it there

[@HereBeBarr]

🦸‍♂️

[@FiammaGarritano]

The first time I visited NY, I stayed in Hell’s Kitchen without really knowing anything about the area, and LOVED IT! I’m glad you (and Ben) made a video around this area! And Billy was a GREAT addition! 👏👏

[@scientificallyaccuratespino]

Vamos vamos, Argentina

[@ramencurry6672]

I think most or many first time NYC visitors stumble upon Hells Kitchen without knowing anything about the location which is fine. Nothing wrong with that

[@wininspn]

7:46 "Hey! I'm talkin' here!" Love it!

[@frednich9603]

That was a great video. We love the "local guides" you find for all the neighborhoods

[@frednich9603]

Texas does love you! I'll be honest, I never really thought about spending much time in New York until I started watching your channel.

[@HereBeBarr]

🤣🤣🤣🙌🏼

[@NoThanksnothanks]

Don’t do it we r slaves to our government. Like doing anything??? Literally we have to sue for every right. Gov Cuomo laughs, says “well we’ll see how it goes in the appellate court”. Cuomo appointments the judges, he owns them. NY sucks, it’s a scourge. I am literally traveling to Texas next week, to be free. Truth!

[@shareced7651]

I just moved to NY in Nov. I’m a fan of his Videos, they help for sure! I’m loving it so far

[@PuertoRicoforever]

@@HereBeBarryeas

[@Oblio1942]

I go thru Hell's Kitchen every time I see a show at Terminal 5, I think its one of the best spots in NYC along with Tribeca

[@Thaeffintruth]

I stay in Hells Kitchen many times when I go into the city, it’s def a lowkey underrated place!

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes it is

[@py2007]

Where do you stay?

[@richarddavis2484]

I was in NYC recently, and staying near Hell's Kitchen. Because of watching this video, I went for lunch at UT 47, and had a delicious meal. Thank you for enriching my NYC experience!

[@marcopooh]

Great way to start my Sunday, and pls do more neighborhood guides, especially places that aren’t well known but are loved by the locals!

[@tomjefferies4318]

I’ve been in Midtown so many times but have never ventured over to Hell’s Kitchen. Definitely a destination before my next Broadway adventure.

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼

[@Invincible_spiderfan]

Be careful to walk around Hell's Kitchen at night, there is a guy in a Devil costume running around.

[@OvenfreshDeth]

Jon, you’re what’s keeping me in New York City when I’m not even there if that makes sense. I cannot believe how many places I passed when I was there. I remember being in my hotel room looking at Apple Maps being like, “I’m really that close to Times Square?” There is still so much for me to do!

[@richarddavis2484]

I went to NYC last week and stayed in Midtown. Armed with information from this video, I went to UT 47 for lunch. It was wonderful! Thank you for telling me about a place I never would have found on my own!

[@isabellawong8744]

This should become a series of episodes of find a local New Yorker live in the same neighbourhood and tell their stories and their favourite food places. People like Billy bring your channel to a different level. Not just where to find $5 cheap eats.

[@annabean1986]

Love this video, Jon. Hell’s Kitchen is truly underrated and you both highlighted some great spots.

[@HereBeBarr]

Sure is!

[@ramencurry6672]

It is underrated but I think many tourist stumble upon it by accident since it’s so close to the main attractions. It’s sort of an “accidental” hot spot in ways

[@lemonadelucy2498]

Omg Billy is someone I wanna hang with if I was in New York 😂🤗

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@vimaljangla8398]

Your videos do soften the pain of not being able to visit what’s probably my favourite city in the world !!!

[@rmknicks]

Back in the day I worked at the Mcgraw Hill building so I've eaten at the Westway diner millions of times. Glad to see that she's still going.

[@jjwagner595]

She was great...three times for breakfast in the week we were there. 👍🏻

[@robertkahan3826]

My neighborhood and building! Thx so much. You guys hit some of the 10 best bets around!

[@elmcloudtt]

hello hdb, the neighborhood was and is with many of the nicer places to eat near shows and cinema. the favorite thai restaurant is wondee, bakery for chocolate sticks amy's bread (original in greenwich), rice and beans for south american, and a newer bakery schumacher cookie shop (bacon choco chip) - miss that a lot. thank you for walking there. elle for 9th ave

[@daphneseligmann251]

My favorite Cafe for espresso and macarons. Love the the new machine ice cream too

[@notthegoatseguy]

Solid video. Loved the insight on the difficulties Broadway will face when re-opening.

[@oscarespinoza4109]

Hell's Kitchen is awesome and I have a great feeling that Broadway is returning in September and when it does NYC is Back! Amazing video like always Jon👍

[@Teddy31976]

Great video. Thank you for showing us New York.

[@HereBeBarr]

Your welcome

[@hhlomaxx]

Great video. Like Billy's vibe. So NYC!

[@minniec.9127]

Excellent video, Jon, of an interesting neighborhood with the funny and entertaining Billy. Well done 👍

[@clowchan]

Love that you did another collab with Billy. His channel is so amusing

[@maryjennings4913]

I live in Maryland. But, I agree with Billy on national chain restaurants, when visiting other cities. I have my own problems with them on road trips. If I can get it at home, in my own area, I don't want it on the road. I'd rather visit locally owned restaurants, that are unique to that area.

[@ramencurry6672]

I totally agree with you and I never visit national chains in NYC. However, in the real world most people are not foodies and would rather be conservative and eat at a chain restaurant or eat similar food items they grew up with.

[@chrisolson3240]

John, I hope you'll explore more of Hell's kitchen. Very intriguing. Thank you. I always enjoy your guests and your exploits of the nooks and crannies of NY.

[@HereBeBarr]

More to come!

[@TodCast]

Awesome video as always. Lived in Hell's Kitchen for a short time and still miss it.

[@infinite_vortex]

Billy's awesome! Enjoyed him in your other video and now this one. Hope you guys continue to collab, you have great chemistry!

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@billyhipkinsthealso-ran]

Hey maybe we need our own Broadway show... hmm...

[@infinite_vortex]

@@billyhipkinsthealso-ran I'd love that! Just subbed to your channel Billy. Amazing personality and person!

[@trailblazer1047]

Was a good place to raise a family people were tight,But the rich wanted us out,the good jobs left,the writing was on the wall.If you could see it in 1950,there will never be a place like it,and end of an Era.It was tough,so what everywhere it was tough.He never mentioned the Playground,no kids,no softball teames?

[@DougieFrshThirty5]

Great Video John! I love Hell's Kitchen so much. I try to stay in that neighborhood every time I come to NYC. Can't wait to try the spots you, Billy and Ben recommended. Thanks so much.

[@ramcesdelgado5123]

I loved this video Jon! Thanks a lot 😉

[@FoodandFootprints]

Enjoyed walking around Hell’s Kitchen during lunch breaks when I used to work in Midtown

[@HereBeBarr]

It’s a neat area

[@lenoradiggs8022]

Thank you for this video, visiting Broadway this weekend, had no clue what to expect, where to eat...definitely will be going to Smackery's for cookies...insightful tour!!

[@michael_harren]

BILLY!!! This came out so great!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks for connecting us.

[@nysavvy9241]

Hells Kitchen is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Manhattan. It's got a neighborhood vibe with tons of bars and restaurants. Very comfy feeling.

[@ralphripoff1]

Another great video Jon, thanks! 5:06 you handle those chopsticks like a pro!

[@tips4tourists790]

Another 10/10 video. Glad to see Billy make a return appearance. Schmackary's has some of the best cookies I've ever had the pleasure of eating

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼

[@melissagonzales2971]

As a Texan, I love NYC so much. Only been there in 2017 for a week and it felt unreal! We went to a Mexican restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, it was good. Thanks for these videos! Texas does love u! 💖

[@jezabeltokio]

hey do you know what mexican restaurant it was?

[@ferolalla5718]

I really love NYC and I have to visit Hell’s Kitchen. The noise, the cars, the metro, Crowley people on streets is amazing and awesome.

[@bonniepwtf]

My favorite type of video you produce. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@paranoiddroid9570]

Matt Murdock spotted?

[@sunshinegirl3716]

Here Be Barr, I'm so sorry🤔 but now that I know...thanks to you!!! Kind of embarrassing and funny, I always thought Hells Kitchen was just the name of a TV show with a very good Chef host, I like the show where he cooks with his children, so cute!... Thanks 👍💕😁...clearly I'm not from NY

[@TravelTourTaste]

We so want to visit Hells Kitchen. We just can't get Estas for the USA right now. Its so frustrating. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Sorry we haven't been able to visit you for a while we have been busy moving house etc. But great to catch up with you again. Stay safe see you soon.

[@texashsad]

I hope that people like Billy never disappear completely from NYC's landscape, because then, NYC wouldn't be NYC. If that makes any sense. :)

[@AdamWestUS]

What a fantastic video ! Thank you I can't wait to visit some of these gems visit in February!

[@Barkleyz87]

Congrats for the video and your work man!!! I remember I had a good philly cheese-stek at SHORTY'S in Hell's Kitchen; I recommend you to visit this place if you don't know....Greetings from MILANO-Italy!!!

[@Julie-ns3vh]

I LOVED how you included your camera man in every meal! Very cool area!

[@user-hl9ww3ml2m]

Schmackary’s is the absolute best. Their carrot cake cookie is one of my favorites from them. And I don’t even like carrot cake

[@alexiszee5770]

yet another saved video. I just had breakfast and now I am soo hungry what a great video thank you

[@jscot4419]

What a great video. Your guest was wonderful!

[@darlinsilva4596]

This was the best video ever. Brazil Loves you too 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@mariaelenaflorezhonores2049]

Great video!! We love you Jon! Thank you for your videos!!

[@CorSmit]

My first time visiting New York, I stayed in Hell’s Kitchen. My first breakfast was at the Westway Diner! Great video, thanks for sharing

[@jjwagner595]

Arrived safely home in the great state of Texas. Was great to finally meet you!

[@0AmyK0]

Excited for this. One of my favorite neighborhoods and I have friends who live there.

[@ESJ69]

great video!

[@abeach5420]

Absolutely fabbbuulous video share this week---could have watched 30 minutes easily !! Would love more content about this area and all areas that are still REAL NY!!

[@sunraes]

the "hey im talkin here" was so new york

[@FoodandFootprints]

He must have a crazy view from that building!

[@HereBeBarr]

Oh I bet

[@Crow_1860]

"I Love Seinfeld ❤ am never goin to miss that resturant".

[@Will21st]

Went to Hell’s Kitchen when I visited NYC IN 2012. Loved it. Went to see the former 596 Bar of Westies fame. I need to return to NYC it’s just my favourite place on earth. There is no other place like it.

[@leahsmith9970]

Where I always stay!! Love it! Just perfect location to get anywhere. I miss NYC so much!!!! Hope I can get there again soon and would be even better to meet you!

[@stevemcinnis1]

Loved this video!

[@schmoab]

Awesome tour. I’m staying in Hell’s Kitchen next month.

[@xoxpascalle]

Yeah Billy is back!

[@HereBeBarr]

Billy’s the man

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Jon, this is very interesting. What an area of town. Love your shows. You are super. Thank you.

[@roscoemuttley]

About 10 years ago, my sister had a friend visiting with her daughter (some function in NYC), she gave her friend 5 or 6 kid friendly places to go eat in midtown...My sister lived in Nyack, so she checked in a few days later, friend is all "oh, well, Jenny wanted chicken nuggets, so we just went to Applebees... Ann has not spoken to her since. Great video. Getting my 2nd Vaccine next Saturday!

[@bonnyguillen1424]

Great video bro, thanks, I love New York too.

[@QueenofDC]

Great video and guest! Y’all be doing some eating 😋 but you walk it off.

[@HereBeBarr]

🤣

[@jzplayinggame]

far away from the noise of times square chaos, steps away from the port authority chaos lol

[@FiammaGarritano]

Lovely! I want Billy to be my local guide next time I visit Manhattan 🙌

[@orrling]

That's a rather friendly New Yorker right there. Welcomes tourists like no problem.

[@d.q722]

This is my neighborhood! 9th avenue in the 50s also has the cutest restaurants and bars and liveliest atmosphere in my opinion!

[@kikomano96]

Great video. Subscribed

[@ninapavlovic4454]

Awesome video!

[@rossvlogs3617]

I’ve been in that Diner !!! Was one of our best breakfasts during our trip in 2019 !!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@philiplopez7361]

Hi Jon, My wife and I watch your channel and truly enjoy all the wonderful places you visit. Thanks for providing us with much needed info on all the spots we will definite visit when we move there. Please, please, please head out to Beacon soon , hit up "Max's" bar on Main Street. Thanks, Philip Lopez

[@TrinbagoVibes]

Making notes for when things go back to relative normal and we can travel once again

[@davebowker1113]

Two great fun interesting guys!!!

[@kameshiam1674]

Texas loves you. I concur.

[@mikefraser4984]

Used to love going to the Saturday morning flea market.

[@booklover555]

Another A+ neighborhood video!!! I’ll be in NYC next week for a few days and you’re making it very difficult to narrow down my list of restaurants and neighborhoods to walk around while I’m there.

[@jeffzicker7531]

I lived in Hells Kitchen for the past decade - also on 43rd and 10th (clearly Billy has some added time on me), but I totally disagree with his take on current crime in Hells Kitchen. It's gotten really quite bad. So much so, I left the neighborhood in August. 44th and 9th has turned into a pretty open-air drug market. 43rd is often littered with needles and isn't uncommon to find human feces on the block. 50th/10th near the Skyline has gotten really out of control. Half of 9th Ave is boarded up, vacant retail spaces. The issues in HK began before the pandemic - this wasn't due to COVID, and bail reform has really exploded crime in the area. There seems to be a shooting or stabbing nearly every night in HK these days. A quick glance at Citizen or the NYPD crime map will show you just how bad it's gotten. HK now has a higher crime rate per resident than the South Bronx/Brownsville/East NY, etc. I was on the same block as Billy, right on 43rd and 10th for a long time, and I have no regrets about leaving the neighborhood. I miss it, but what I miss is the old HK. I'm well aware of what HK was in the 80's and 90's, my Step Dad lived on 55th in the late 80s and has plenty of stories, but it is not the same neighborhood I moved to in the early 2010's. It's gone downhill from those days, big time, and it breaks my heart seeing what has become of it. That said, Schmackarys does have the best darn cookies in the city. Definitely miss living near that.

[@HereBeBarr]

Very sad to hear this... I’ve been following these reports

[@vsibirsky]

Hey, find a "guide" to show you around Westbeth and explain the history of "artists" housing and the impact of residents of Westbeth on the West Village. Fascinating story.

[@alexandrugheorghiu3439]

So I booked $200 flight from Europe to US (round trip) 1st week of Nov Basically, a 7 days NYC Food tour. Super appreciate your food videos xD

[@sarahj.8372]

Wonderful fun.

[@missmay193]

I’m so sad I visited two weeks ago and stayed in Hell’s Kitchen en yet somehow missed these places😢 gonna have to plan another trip now.

[@pamelaford574]

There are already too many out of towners living in our neighborhoods, don't encourge them! I live in Brooklyn, say no more. Just having a bit of fun, this was nice.

[@vickyrodz1122]

I'm from New York and I used to live in midtown, to be exact on 50 st and 8 av. I missed it so much..😔😔

[@OliveOilFan]

Up until the 50s it was an Irish ghetto, then from the 50s to the 90s it was an Irish and Puerto Rican ghetto. Now it’s Gentrified.

[@Burning_Babylon]

That's great , progress right?

[@hothotheat3000]

Billy is fantastic!

[@GregStinson]

Had to subscribe to Billy's channel after that, haha...

[@almatsailaukhan9181]

when i started watching netflix's daredevil, i had no idea hell's kitchen was a real place. catholic vigilante named daredevil living in hell's kitchen? too on the nose, i thought. turns out, life can be weirder than fiction

[@ellenh278]

❤Billy. Here from his channel .