Inside NYC's Most Colorfully Named Neighborhood

Tour guide and comedian, Tomas "Tom" Delgado, takes you on a tour of Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, NYC and talks about the immigrants, artists, and criminals that have made it their home in the past. Shot by Phil Rizdon.
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[@NativeNYerChicHK]

I’m 3rd Generation born & raised in Hells Kitchen 💪♥️ My family came over, got off the boat and planted roots where they stood, over 150 year ago ♥️ Yes, lots of our families came over during The Great Famine. But loads of English and German immigrants filled our neighborhood too. So much has changed from my immigrant families time there and even my time growing up there. I live in NJ now, but close enough to visit whenever I get homesick. Love my city, Hells Kitchen is the best of the West side 👏💪♥️ My dad started working in Manhattan Plaza when it was brand new, head maintenance man and even retired out of there, RIP Dad ♥️ My sister babysat Alicia Keys as a kid. There used to be bulletin boards in the lobby where lots of parents who lived in the building posted ads looking for babysitters, my sister and I got lots of our very first babysitting jobs there! ♥️ Everyone I knows parent were longshoremen, or works on Broadway, most in supporting staff roles. Those are our “houses”, so to say ♥️ Also, played in Clinton park my whole life, but you won’t dare ever hear me call Hells Kitchen, “Clinton” 🤬 No freaking way 🤬 Also, that murder was the basis for West Side Story ♥️

[@joelkane8851]

Wow. I live in Hells Kitchen and walk the city all the time. I had legit had not even seen half of this. Let alone knew the cool history. Tom you're killing it.

[@Distantwizard]

Phil too!

[@asianfacility5682]

Is this dangerous part of NY

[@joelkane8851]

@@asianfacility5682 Not really, no. By Port Authority (the beginning of the video) can be a bit dicey. But the further uptown you go the safer.

[@jessedylan6162]

@@asianfacility5682 No.

[@MrEnoBeano]

I live in Manhattan Plaza since it opened in 1978. This was fun to watch. You should have your own tv show. You are very funny. Maybe you should host a talk show.

[@sandyrose2398]

Thanks for pronouncing Houston St. as How-ston St. I went to P.S. 188 on How-ston Street in the mid--1940s. I enjoyed ur tour of mid-town. I am now 80 yrs young.

[@bassethoundproductions3897]

The camera man is a genius, he makes Tom look good.

[@Distantwizard]

Phil!

[@rrpearsall]

Or like a jackass

[@maxstewart635]

@@Distantwizardhi ther

[@EphemeralProductions]

phil is a very good cameraman. :)

[@kevinchaiken4253]

My old neighborhood...miss it so much. Right next to that bakery was Rudy's where you get a free hot dog with your beer! Great memories. Thanks Tom for another great vid!

[@tomryan4317]

@Alex fool

[@rosiecrespo8856]

Born and raised in 414 West 44th street. Attended Holy Cross School on W. 43rd and dear friends with the Poseidon Bakery's owners. Manhattan Plaza was my playground! Thank you for this treasure!

[@TMAItalia]

Tom, your tours just keep getting better. I now know where the character Kramer came from...how cool! Love Seinfeld!

[@thecitywhisperer4841]

Your Sex and the City reference for Hell’s Kitchen: Charlotte falls in front of a cab while fleeing Rudy’s (9th Ave btwn 44th &45th and meets Trey (her first husband).

[@ixv30]

Best NY tour guide is back!!!! So happy!!!! :)

[@Windstar53WA]

3:30 Esp enjoyed the info on the Manhattan Plaza buildings, occupancy based on occupation, in this case performing arts. I love learning new things, this was one of them. Thanks for these great and informative tours!

[@localflowers886]

Thank God you're back! What a treat for a rainy day at home

[@theDronalist]

OMG, its time for toms tours!!

[@georgeamarante]

I’m a brand new resident of Hells Kitchen. Absolutely loving the neighborhood. It was also cool to see my building be shown in this video multiple times.

[@navydad8916]

You may not have enjoyed it during the 50s ,60s or 70s 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeanwhite6693]

Thanks for all you do. Love the history of NYC. HI, Phil! Keep doing what you doing! 💜👍🙏

[@mlryap6345]

Been waiting for the TomDNYC vid! Now my weekend's complete! Always awesome!

[@stevedow5842]

Great tour and history lesson!

[@danielderosa8690]

Awesome look at my old work stomping grounds. Great video as always, Tom and Phil.

[@jjnyc4610]

New subscriber ♥️my first vid!!! I’m originally from East Harlem ...Wagner projects E121street first ave... I use to go to New York institute of Tech in the early 80s..i think it’s on 61street... Will probably binge watch your vids this weekend..my husband walked in and asked me if Phil was a random homeless guy you hired ..I don’t think so...oh my 29 year old daughter thinks your hot🤣got the whole family digging your vid♥️♥️♥️

[@datelineyesterday5395]

So enjoyable to watch you, your like the cool history teacher. Keep up the great work!

[@nicholby2112]

I live in Manhattan Plaza. So happy you included it in your video. It's a fascinating place to live.

[@goodwizard8598]

I just came across your channel and subbed immediately. Very interesting videos and your stories of buildings and streets and NYC are fantastic. Thanks!

[@shimonsieskel4482]

Mickey Spillane was a writer. He wrote the Mike Hammer books. Same name as the "gangster".

[@stevenhayes836]

Kinda funny how they use the Denzel pic without Ethan hawke the rookie cop lol I love these tours, keep ‘em comin

[@dfireng]

Had me at “annnnywhooo”. 😇 loved the vid, thank you, Tom.

[@briannasanchez2501]

love the tour Tom !

[@rubensamuel5256]

i don't even need to see the whole video to like, I do it instantly by this time

[@JulianSteve]

Same Ruben same. #qualitycontent 🔥👌🏾

[@kgardiner3934]

Same Ruben and Julian, same.

[@kennethcore6012]

Phil's in a mood... Love it😍 Great job Tom. Love the spontaneity :-) #fanofthefirsthour

[@AL-grhvc]

OMG! the best ever city-connoisseur is back! Been a bad day on my side in this part of the world and now this only could lift the spirit. Let's like this video before watching it and boost his Patreon people! 💵

[@JulianSteve]

Yes Al🙌🏾‼️

[@ceciliawilson6328]

Always like your tours. Thanks.

[@sashanamaste6692]

been learning tons, LOVE IT! Thank you! SUBSCRIBED!

[@sofia_rze]

Thank you for doing this with so much passion ❤

[@shedroids]

Wow, excellent, exciting and fun tour, you held my attention from start to finish. Stay safe. Tom!

[@jcbyia4325]

Been waiting for a new upload 🙌🏾

[@JulianSteve]

Same here👏🏾‼️

[@sinansn6499]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@theresamurphymuamore4018]

I love all the history behind it all I’m from nyc bronx. And so much I still learn!!! Keep them coming ! Love the videos great commentary

[@jchow5966]

I reslly enjoyed this -thank you for doing these videos.

[@DanRustle]

My favorite tour guide. If i ever win the lotto, I’m headed to nyc to get the full nyc (or just Manhattan, the other boroughs look boring/rough) tour from Tom.

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

Great video dude

[@JoeVernola-ji5lj]

Great tours. Love watching them

[@walkwithtom236]

You were one of the inspirations for my walk channel , first one I saw was you and action kid together still my faves

[@ZetstarMemco]

Good job, family-friendly, and nice history lessons. Thanks

[@alanhargreaves1278]

love this area of NYC, thanks for the tour 😀

[@conniepower4739]

Very informative! Thanks

[@Harry_16710]

Excellent tour! 👍🏼

[@dougpotosky4102]

Tom! My photos after 9/11. From that Fire Station. Are in the Smithsonian and Ground Zero Memorial Museum. All donated in memory of all the victims! I should send you the book with pictures of the memorials.

[@sophiekentertainment]

This is awesome, great job!!

[@jarikivimaki8686]

Thanks guys for this. Very nice to hear about these. I know New York has a lot of interesting history and stories. I have been to New York three times already and my last hotel was in Hell Kitchon.

[@lufiasila]

Your videos have lots of cool facts, almost non-existence in other channels same walking videos. Keep up the good work

[@perrycastellano7136]

Hey Tom... Cool video! New subscriber! Native New Yawka here but now in NC! NYU grad and once a bike messenger in the early 1980's and traveled up and down those avenues and streets for years, but never really knew of some of the details that you have presented in this video. Thanks for letting this old guy learn a thing or two!

[@Motormouth2112]

Great work Tom.. 👏

[@philpaule472]

I am asways excited when a new video of yours pops up

[@carriebenner8075]

Paul Simon's song 'You Can Call Me Al" is kind of upbeat for such a bad thing that happened. I always loved the Video because of Chevy Chase, but I don't think I will ever listen to that song the same way again. LOL, Hopefully, my family and I will finally make the New York Trip that we were supposed to make last May (Thanks a lot Covid) and look you up for a Tour.

[@saskiapanter]

Sleepers is e very good movie. One of the reasons I want to visit Hell's Kitchen as well.

[@emiliocardemil9389]

I like your videos a lot! Thanks for an interesting walk.🇨🇱

[@WhereTheRoadTakesUs]

Love your tours!

[@ninobrown90]

just started following you 10/11 and I'm hooked great material and great knowledge

[@veromikes]

Loving the channel! Used to live in mid town & LES. Live in Florida now,great stuff.

[@greenappy575]

Thank you for sharing the history of the area.

[@BronchoGillespie]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, my wife and I stayed right on the edge of HK near to Times Square back in 2018, so much to explore next time! Greetings from Liverpool UK! Subscribed!

[@luxboho207]

This is my neighbourhood! I've only been here10 months and I love it! Thanks for the info, I feel good that I hadn't missed much! :D

[@houseplants9220]

🌱one of the best tour guides, i have learned so much!🙂🌿

[@davidhale3450]

I lived in the rotten apple nyc in the 90s used to hang in hells kitchen great place at that time vid makes me miss nyc used walk alot love in nc now

[@originalaskal4174]

i used to live here 15 years ago... it was kind high-end quirky area

[@ChuckBoogerz]

Great video! Very helpful for my upcoming trip. Thank you.

[@mrpeel3239]

Spillane's is owned by the infamous mobster's son. Was hoping you would say something about Holy Cross Church (Father Duffy's old parish, and used as a location in 'On the Waterfront').

[@JoeAmato_TV]

had no idea about Westway Diner (having eaten there a hundred times). Excellent video.

[@2075vj]

I am now a new sub. I love and miss New York so much. Grew up there. I’ll make sure to visit at least three times a year. My sister lives on 56 street right off the W. Side Highway. Thanks for sharing. I’m now in Fan. Hey Phil, you’re not alone I didn’t know this song either until he started singing. Lol

[@anthientran7117]

Love this video. Thanks again for that $100, Tom. I didn't know you mean Zimbabwe dollar, but still 😁🍻😄

[@MsRicardoperez]

I lived in Hells Kitchen in the early 1990's 56th between 8th & 9th Ave. The Park Vendome LOVE IT...!

[@thelairdknows2389]

Tom! That headshot! Woof. Your videos never disappoint.

[@annaloph]

Thank you Sir for the walk tour vids 🤩🙏🙌

[@avectour]

One of my favorites.The Port Authority Bus Terminal brings back a lot of memories.Muchas Gracias Tom.

[@marytorres2671]

Great videos! Born and raised in Manhattan. Live in Florida now but have to visit a few times a year to reenergize. Took a friend in September 2021 and showed him the city. Walked over a hundred blocks a day. Awesome! Love the diversity. Needless to say my friend was fascinated and can't wait to go back. Love to do a video with you. Stay safe .💙🍎

[@steve7015]

Very cool. The whole thing....all of it. You're the best!

[@annetijsen1669]

Like your videos. You are a walking encyclopedia of NYC

[@lindacecile5647]

Great video. So much cool info relating to theatre stuff. I look forward to every one of your shows. So funny to learn you were a lawyer. You look like that lawyer who podcasts 😮. Glad you switched professions😊

[@jandovlogs5755]

Nice tour thanks for sharing greetings 🖖

[@rma3_3_3]

Sweet. Good work 🙏🙏🙏

[@markszawlowski867]

Man, I love the passion you put into your detailed explanations. Excellent stuff.

[@DesimaVEBO]

Love this tours ❤️

[@steviegalloway8124]

At last my TDNYC fix, I’ve realised now that my 3 visits in 2019 never even scratched the surface of NYC. That said I’ve found so many amazing places to visit when this crazy world gets back to some sort of normality. No one does this like you and Phil, seriously quality tours and info just spills out of you. I wonder does it leak out your ears when you sleep.... I mean you get a few bits of information on other channels but not like this. You’re in a league of your own and gladly a Patreon, sorry no proudly a Patreon I should say. You and Gabe ( TWC ) are value for money and worth every penny, hopefully get back to NYC soon... keep up the good work and shame on Phil for not knowing “ Call me Al “ shame on you Phil !!!!!

[@angiearroyo9640]

My old neighborhood. Lived on 9th and 50th in a rent controlled apartment from 1969 to 2000, than my son got succession rights. Family lived there till 2018. .. Still got family in neighborhood. The best neighborhood ever regardless of history.

[@monica-NJ-123]

Well done , thank you 😊

[@anitavirginillo]

I enjoyed this, thanks

[@Egraham61]

Cmon man...it's been too long between videos. Was just in red hook, stayed down the street from dinosaur bbq. Excellent. Also did hometown?? Bbq. Had a band in the street. Epic. We plan our trips mostly off your knowledgeable tips. Thank you for your content!!

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

Hi Tom! Not sure if you went to Florida already. Met you on your last tour. It was a blast and loved meeting you. Hope to see you again in your NY comedy show in alphabet city. Love your walking tunes on KZbin

[@billbuschgen520]

You walked past Rudy's, one of the best dive bars in the city. Buy a drink...get a free hotdog. Good Video.

[@stelmo4u1]

Enjoy your personality and presentation ...THANKS

[@erickjerland1281]

Tom I used to live in Hell's kitchen back in 1987. I get my 2nd moderna shot in two weeks. So I'm thinking of coming to NY in June.

[@larrygrasso6032]

Tom you're still the best !

[@alexibarra3472]

Wow very impressed with the history you know about the city... you got yourself a new subscriber

[@vanessanoheart]

This is my first time watching any of your videos. Dude you are awesome. Everything I want in a video. I subscribed and I added you to my notifications. Let's go!

[@ellisjames7192]

I love Tom's knowledge.

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

dude the seinfeld history !!!! we need more seinfeld videos !!!! Larry D is the man

[@JnTmarie]

You’re so amazing. Love your videos. Lucky special person living w you life is fun!

[@veronicajackson2025]

Great vid. I subscribed and you sing well!

[@eczema78]

New subscriber here👋🏽. Great content! Keep up the good work

[@chefalanvargas827]

Love your fucking videos, found you by chance and now I’m watching all of them. You are responsible for me not doing what I needed to do and just watch tv.

[@xzcvzxvxcvz]

Just came from there👍🏽 Very cool story about Larry David & Seinfeld! I’m a fan of both. I’m surprise he knew about Alisha Keys😍 and how she got her first piano. Great vid

[@prissilou]

OK, I'm liking and subscribing because I'm a history buff, and they never taught this kind of stuff in school (and that was a million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth) but all this Hell's Kitchen talk is making me see "Gangs of NY" in my mind...

[@jessedylan6162]

Jimmy Coonan and the Westies ruled the streets( Hells Kitchen) in the 60's@prissilou

[@hatzlmike1]

This is superb