Meatpacking District NYC Walking Tour

[@jeffnorman3988]

I was not expecting Spice Girls knowledge being dropped in this. Tom is the man.

[@johannsmithe2570]

@Abe Froman *Turt knocker* , term used here.

[@johannsmithe2570]

@Abe Froman mispelled Turd Packing district

[@ValerieBottenus]

"New York doesn't crap on other cities 'cuz it doesn't need to" may be the most perfect line ever uttered. I'd love to put it on a t-shirt. Tom, your videos are the best quality videos about New York City bar none! Thank you.

[@asullivan4047]

Explore " Sweet Home Chicago some time pal-!!!😉.

[@keet3028]

Only a few people will understand and appreciate that the Meat Packing District will forever be Nelson Sullivan's neighbor; he is the godfather of first-person walking videos. Tom you walked right by his old house. Amazing how much this neighborhood has changed great video Tom

[@tylero8595]

Absolutely. I found his videos on youtube a few years back. He documented an amazing period in time for NY and the people and culture there. They really are invaluable.

[@marlisamorgan2]

Nelson Sullivan's house is the only reason I watched this video. I was hoping to see his house. Love Tom's vids and love Nelson Sullivan! 🙏❤️🙌👏

[@Vigab48]

I believe 5 9th Ave Meatpacking is a house Gallary now and yes He Was Nelson a KZbinr in the 80's a visionary man filming around the city days and nights was frieds with RuPaul and all of them, Great times and video Tom.

[@ValerieBottenus]

Nelson Sullivan's videos are probably THE most extraordinary first-person documents of 1980s New York City. I've lived here all my life and am a licensed NYC sightseeing guide, and I tell people to watch Nelson's videos every chance I get. The human quality in them is priceless.

[@PerthTowne]

Tom is my favorite New York City tour guide because he actually knows the history in depth, and that really enhances his walks around the city. Anyone can walk around the city with a video camera, but it's the information he gives on the history and culture that make it so much more interesting for people who are not from New York City. And he does it with a sense of humor. Terrific!

[@mesimesi2313]

The history and the culture makes me nostalgic of the good times. Now, it's douchey.

[@DarkandTwisted]

Tom, @historychannel should partner with you and sponsor some special segments on your channel.

[@RoaroftheTiger]

I agree ! ;-)

[@martharunstheworld]

The High Line is one of my favorite places to go when I visit! It's a terrific walk in any season. It's such a wonderful treasure, it never disappoints!

[@carlmccoy2632]

You walked right by Nelson Sullivan's house at Gansevoort and Ninth Avenue who is largely credited with being the first pre-internet vloggers. He documented a lot of street scene video in NY in the late 70's and early 80's and lots of video from RuPaul's early carrier in NY and Atlanta as well.

[@tomdnyc1]

Yes, Nelson was the best, for sure. I've watched a ton of his videos!

[@dw9155]

career

[@UptownNYC]

I've lived in NYC (specifically Manhattan-Upper West Side) for the past 40 years and I've NEVER walked around the Meat Packing District.... craaaazy, I know. I've been down 14th Street in a car heading towards the West Side highway, but never on foot. Thanks for showing a native New Yorker a part of the city he never knew. Appreciate you pal 👍

[@luruperchausse10]

Enjoy all of Tom's videos! I'll have to say, I'm living my life vicariously through him. He has a wealth of information on every neighborhood he walks through . Honestly, the best way to explore is on foot or cycling through it. A car or a bus just doesn't give you the same experience. I feel like I've been to these places from watching his travel videos.

[@timfaracy754]

Nelson Sullivan's former house is in that area at the south end of Ninth Avenue. He was a pioneer of street video.

[@blahblah1438]

I’ve watched so many of his videos, gentle soul

[@carnivore_caveman]

@@blahblah1438 I liked the vlog where he took his Mom and Aunt Doris to the World Trade Center.

[@Challenger540i]

I cannot believe how much info and fact's this chap has - Tom you are brilliant. Love your passion for your city. Hollywood - sign this chap up - quick! :-)

[@vondelpark8141]

New York's finest and best, amazing actor, tour-guide, stand up comedian, ten points and sick plug sound effect in one!

[@markwisniewski2227]

You have become my favorite You tube channel.

[@Thomas116-m2n]

I liked your reference to ho much Manhattan has turned into a haven for franchises. A friend from NYC told me that if I wanted to see what Manhattan used to look like, I should go to the Bronx.

[@RoaroftheTiger]

... or 'the Heights' - Washington Hts. & Inwood. The area surrounding the George Washington Bridge. (and Interstate 95 !) ... Cheers 'AF' ! ;-)

[@alexafernandez3863]

Tom i hope you reading this,,,,,,,,,,came home from store i had pretty much a bad morning noon day i just wanted to get home i only go out if i need groceries palm springs pretty empty now,,,so i seen you posted this new video WOW!!!! i just love seeing your videos you made me laugh so muchhhhh but very interesting every thing you say of history of nyc you know so much is so good i love it you made my day now please never change how you are very handsome to,,,jijijijij dont worry im 66 yrs old i consider you my son,,,well keep up the good job you do for us and please stay safe i know you do,,,,,,,and thank you again we love you here in my home,,,bless you

[@vondelpark8141]

You are like my daughter!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks Armida! That's so nice. You are now my honorary mom, I guess!

[@sakinahdavis5840]

Speaking of the Titanic, the “Jane Hotel” on Jane Street in the Village, housed some of the survivors. I stayed there once, Beautiful hotel, has a lot old world charm😊

[@asullivan4047]

Probably home for border crosers ( Illegals ) from Central America-!!!😳.

[@kymmcl8435]

Tom!!!! I love what you said about small businesses it’s true

[@dupedezil]

Tom & Phil, the dynamic duo! Always a pleasure fellas🤟

[@verajaglal5139]

tom you are a walking history library 👍🏻

[@FionaEm]

The way you acknowledge your patrons at the end of the video 🤣 "OMG, as the kids say"! 🤣

[@andyanna690]

I'm convinced you've seen all the sex and the city episodes.

[@zarghamkhan441]

Pity those who havent

[@lupelupelupe]

Tom is a Charlotte!

[@andyanna690]

@@lupelupelupe Tom was a lawyer. He's such a Miranda. But he's funny like Carrie. Forever single like Samantha. Hopeful like Charlotte.

[@piesusan17]

I have never seen one.

[@janicesanders9981]

Hey Tom...do your thing!!!! I learn so much from you...

[@Moncriefs]

everytime you say "Did you know that Phil" I say "No, I did not" like I am actually Phil🤣🤣

[@anitapatel3591]

Its actually nicer seeing streets empty as you get to see more of the, buildings, shops and art whilst listening to Tom. Relaaaaaax, I've got my mask on. Chill.

[@MrT1280]

I never laughed so hard at the music playing as you mentioned where the Oreo was invented…🤣🤣🤣

[@fangyu1066]

How Tom can remember those years number,Tom kick on Goodies always

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Tom can walk down any block in the city and retell a 360 account of its history in less than 5 minutes!! One word: IMPRESSIVE!!!

[@pittsburghliving412]

Good day Tom!

[@pc5050]

LA native here. I never felt a rivalry with any city. When I can get away I love to visit Chicago. Tom makes me want to go back to NYC and give it another chance! So bummed Gem Spa couldn't make it 😭😭😭

[@MsRicardoperez]

I visited a restaurant called the Florent Café there in the late 80's early 90's. Great place....the food was awesome and Bruce the host was a sweetheart. My good friend brought me there for one of my birthdays...

[@satoshione8145]

Always a pleasure to watch 👌🏼You have the ability to turn history walking tours into an entertaining enjoyable experience 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Squeegeedude50]

Tom : you just don’t give the usual walking tour like others on you tube : you give a history lesson and great insight ! You are the king of New York!

[@knelle1114]

I left New York a year after the high line was built. That is was one of the fastest growing developments. I've seen action kids video on it and I didn't recognize most of the buildings.

[@terifrancis4994]

Thankyou Tom for your in-depth knowledge, and Thankyou Phil for the great camera work.

[@Booberry12]

Love the awareness to NYC for small business!!!! 💜🖤💜🖤

[@shehanw9744]

Liked that bit towards the end where you mentioned how NYC is about small businesses and family owned run places. Too many cities in the world is full of chain restaurants and businesses.

[@edwardduarte7393]

Every time I'm in NY I spend sunday afternoon at the meatpacking district. Get something to eat. Check out the galleries. I was there for an art walk that takes place on and it packed. Great job Tom!!

[@PierreMarkuse]

I can totally see Tom standing under an awning in the Meatpacking District showing off his goods. And by that, I mean knowledge of course. Not his meat. Great video!

[@josfitz]

Meant his meat.

[@lighthouse3879]

Your videos bring back fond memories from when I lived in NYC (the time of my life). Please keep up the good work.

[@patriciaperkins4252]

Good way to spend my lunch half-hour, Tomas. I think you should run for office. Or propose that NYC has an Ambassador of its history. Have done the Hi-Line twice, once in the snow. Lovely walk, all of it. Thanks for a great tour.

[@christopherm2552]

Tom D the NYC tour god! 🚀

[@Slowjo1221]

Tom you’re 100 percent correct about small businesses making NYC unique. Small business are my favorite part about that city

[@robwaters2065]

Tom, you do an awesome job on giving us the history of New York City. When everything gets back to normal , and my family can visit the city again . I hope you'll be doing tours , and I never miss a video. Thanks again !! Have a great week

[@esmeesme7666]

I really enjoy the pace of your videos and your energetic way of explaining literally SO much about NYC. Mystery man Phil must be exhausted keeping up with you!! Lol. Thanks for giving us all our NYC fix while we can't visit from Canada ..... yet. Can't wait for your next video, or Phildeo?

[@kindcreative1]

I see some 'chill out' merch in your future!

[@stephaniebloom4220]

ohh, that's genious! Add it to the Sick Plug merch I suggested before.

[@SimplyDeeBeauty]

@@stephaniebloom4220 "sick plug baby" and "chill out".

[@CheeseStew101]

Yes. Wear your merch next time.

[@AlumniQuad]

"I'm lowering the mask, so CHILL OUT" pandemic masks rush order before herd immunity gains a foothold

[@DCL26]

Very good educational, historic tour and humor along with the funny sound effects and video shots. Bravo, Tom and Phil! Wishing you both profitable, very happy and peaceful holidays.

[@patriciadcnp]

Phil is always ready to party hardy!

[@tomdnyc1]

Phil drinks 31 White Claws before every filming each video!

[@josfitz]

@@tomdnyc1 Err ... before every filming or before each video, tks, ...

[@josephbordonaro]

Keep doing it. Travels with Charley is a good read. Yeah, I read books too.

[@OhioOldTaco]

Cool videos! My wife and I visited this area of NYC in summer of 2015 and ate at Hector's diner almost every day because it was so cheap and close to The Jane where we stayed. We were able to go in Hogs and Heifers bar before it closed, also walked the high line the whole length. Awesome area of the city to visit but could not imagine living there! We also biked the whole time with the free loaner bikes from The Jane Hotel.

[@karpakoj9034]

Hello, my dear, new friend. Here it is 10.03 pm and I signed up to your channel because I think your cultural stories are interesting. Thanks for culturing us. Hello. Take care. Stay safe. 😊👍

[@dopekaleidoscope8591]

Sound effects so simple yet so good 🔉 😆

[@lupenunez3984]

Tom the most under rated tour guide of NYC dude you’re so awesome

[@JNYC212]

When I was a young in the 80s, my Dad use to go to the Western Beef that is now the Apple store 😯. He took me one time because he didn't like us being on the West Side since it seem so far from the East side and had less Police & residence. #nativenewyorker

[@t.rich.pictures]

Just found you yesterday and have taken about ten of your virtual tours so far! Great work! Great insights! And I'm glad you're doing it in a socially conscious way, speaking the truth about corporatism and gentrification. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@danielbaca2491]

Another banger from Tomas! Keep up the good work and send the psych meds!

[@jim8764]

Hands down! Best NYC tour guide. Done, Subscribed.

[@cynterslave]

I used to work in the building across from Chelsea Market (shown at :56). The second floor is the US HQ of Moët Hennessy, but they will be moving out soon. The entire area is great. I have to say that the Starbucks Reserve does have a great whiskey barrel aged cold brew though. Sad you didn’t point out the home of a true vlogging pioneer, Nelson Sullivan, which was to your right at 15:35. His videos documented so much of that area in the 80s and he was friends with a lot of people from the scene, including RuPaul.

[@yammmez]

This is hilarious stuff, new fave channel for sureeeeee. Always keeping it real.

[@nz1229]

Can't wait for the High Line Tour. Tom's the man!!

[@rogerhayes1805]

Man.....I remember climbing up on when it was wold overthere......NYC was the best playground ever during my teenage years...

[@IntendJOY]

Thank God for the history and humor. You are unique. Not just walking around as others do.

[@steviegalloway8124]

No point in daring us, no one does or gives more..... FOR FREE.... FOR BLOODY FREE...Thank you TD.... Hopefully I'll be back in NYC next year and will defo book a personelised tour... best ever.... and more SICK PLUGS.....

[@sarahward2183]

Another great tour Tom! Very entertaining as always! Hope your channel does well!

[@geoman9324]

There are many great cities out there and we dont know how and when they will recover. People can have an opinion but there is no city that can ever have the diversity and vibrancy and that intangible feeling that nyc and its neighbouring boroughs had and will have again. It truly is the main crossroad of the world.

[@veramakayan7752]

Thank you for all this information about the meatpacking district . Surpised that you know Spice Girls song( one of my fave song from them)😊

[@growingnebula9469]

YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Arfshesaid457]

Incredible background info. Thanks!

[@ireneelizabeth4462]

Great historical photos, TomD....thanx.

[@ak11472]

Thank you again "Tomdnyc" for your interesting broadcast, post with interesting stories about different places of this city, and of course "There is an only one New", and also, of course you're absolutely right about small businesses, rents and the like ....I also rode with my bike around some these parts of this city, when I worked as a delivery person...

[@nelsongrimaldi3926]

Amazing district 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂, thanks for the great vid tom

[@bridgettjordan19]

Love this! Can’t wait to watch your other videos. Thank you! Made me smile with all of the rich history.

[@gregoryphi]

This guy's knowledge is next level - sick vids guy

[@VedaMost]

And another great one! Thank you very much!

[@TammiC16]

Tom you nailed it @ 27:00 Thanks for the knowledge. Keep them coming. These are much appreciated

[@VirtualToursTravel]

What a great experience! The place is awesome and amazing! If only I can live here forever! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video! :)

[@dogsareprecious4842]

It's amazing how much knowledge you have, plus---good sense of humor. Also, LOVE the older photos of how it used to look.

[@davidbailey6563]

Thanks Tom. Good one.

[@maetes]

Excellent job/tour as always, Tom.

[@IranTourism_official]

Fantastic video.. So relaxing my friend. Enjoyed

[@gabrielladidjurgeit5622]

Im loving these vlogs! You are the best

[@DesimaVEBO]

Man if your videos were church I would be as Catholic as my grand mother, always so good.

[@blahblah1438]

Hello Tom from Rhode Island. Love ur video

[@rizwanpatel9640]

This channel deserves 500k subscribers.

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

OMG, Tom! You make such fantastic videos!!! I love it. The editing is perfect! lol Really great job, guys! Greetings from the EU!! (Btw. Happy Holidays!)

[@nicksilvestri4016]

well i just found my new favorite youtube channel

[@royston8044]

Thanks Tom, watching from the UK, Another great and interesting vid tour.

[@nancypettitt1211]

Tom make more content. You knowledge of history and NYC is phenomenal. Your videos have a lot of humor too. I enjoy them and laugh most of the time. I also enjoy your knowledge of the city. Please make MORE content. Thanks so much!

[@24hrbangfilms91]

Herman Melville grandfather was Peter Gansevoort

[@JakNomad]

Your tours are so good I couldn't watch without becoming a Patreon supporter! After Covid, I want an "in person" tour!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks a lot, John!

[@crucify40]

I stumbled into the Meatpacking district circa 1987/88. It looked like an old abandoned movie set. Dark corners, old decrepit buildings, leather daddies and transvestite hookers walking the streets. I loved it! I'll be visiting NYC in about a week for the first time since I left in 1988. It will be shocking how much it's changed.

[@nancyking9718]

You can go anywhere and make it great!!🗽🙏✌️🎄

[@HMWells-hm9yf]

You do a great job, thanks!

[@seenyc8992]

Great video Tom. I always learn a ton when I watch you videos. Keep up the great work brother. Love the content. 👍

[@bigworm3886]

Tom love your videos man. Keep doing what you do

[@ansoniamuse401]

I love this man

[@ddlynch]

Love your videos and your sense of humor. Shout out to Phil. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@HMWells-hm9yf]

Always liked the seedy mp district, my favorite since I figured that was how most of the bodies were disposed of

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking nice..Thank you for your tours..

[@Deliwe79]

Love the channel. As a native New Yorker and growing up mostly in GV/Meatpacking (87-97) it makes me super nostalgic. Fun fact: Tina Turner filmed the video for “what’s love gotta do with it” across the street from my building on Horatio st. RIP to Dizzy Izzy’s bagels.

[@nycbloodymoney23]

Tom your videos are the best bro. you should have your own show on Discover lol. take care and happy holidays.