Guide to Hell's Kitchen | New York City Explained

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Is Hell's Kitchen real? Where is Hell's Kitchen and what can you see there? Welcome to another New York City video! Today we are going to talk about the story and make-up of the Manhattan neighborhood made famous by Marvel Comics - New York City's Hell's Kitchen (also known as Clinton). We are going to talk about its history, how Hell's Kitchen got its name, how it came to be what it is today and other interesting facts. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe. Happy New York-ing!
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[@juanenriquetoro5941]

Hey Thea, great job as always. My daughter's High School is in Hell's Kitchen and I never knew the history. She goes to the Professional Performing Arts School, PPAS, and they are a stone's throw from the theater district as you mention. Thank you also for the Actors Studio reference. I never heard of it before and will definitely check it out. Rock on!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

That's awesome! Regards to your daughter! I'm excited to watch some Off-Broadways this fall and spring.

[@buttonpetrelli]

o salamaat ate!

[@analuizaferreiradesouza5646]

What an amazing video!

[@rv.9658]

I needed to hear that last bit about Daredevil. The gritty, gloomy atmosphere of its setting turned me off from looking up Hell's Kitchen until today lmao.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

lol. If you have watched the show, the bar that they frequent was filmed at the Turkey's Nest in Greenpoint/Williamburgs (which is actually a nice neighborhood). A lot of shows these days are filmed in Greenpoint and Long Island City.

[@yukuhana]

I've always associated Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey! Thanks for clear that misconception of mine!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Tbh, there are other stories of where the name comes from and there's no clear evidence to prove any of them. But it was for sure long before Gordon Ramsey 😅

[@FRANKSVLOGS]

Thanks very useful for. I just arrived in NY last week a I‘m going to work for the next 11 Month. So with your videos I can explore NY much better and can show the places to my youtube subscribers. Greets Frank

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Have fun! 11 months is a good amount of time to explore the city. You get the full change of seasons!

[@jacoanimationstudio-di7hi]

I’m glad Hell’s Kitchen supports LGB- wait..helll…lgbt….HEY!

[@nikolaospeterson2495]

Actually in this 'race' to be the winner as the highest priced city, isSan Francisco is the winner for being THE most expensive city in America! NYC my favourite American city is still 'cheaper' than ritzy snobby Attitude By The Bay!

[@blackleague212]

lmao hells kitchen was empty last year 2022 during the free train days... All them dudes were up in Harlem and on the trains having wild nights... You know, all them colorful flags you got? This city was wild honey, a history thats gonna be quickly swept away. If youre really from NYC I am sure you seen what many dudes were doing on the trains... Whos gonna make record of that history??

[@richt.4900]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and impressive efforts in explaining things so clearly Thea. 👍🏻🤗😉

[@UrbanCaffeine]

My pleasure 😊

[@ShadeRaven222]

Hells kitchen used to be a mafia playground. Now it's a Disneyland.

[@liamwilcox641]

story of manhattan

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

The Mafia mostly stayed away when I lived there. It was Irish gang territory - the Westies. But the Mafia and Westies worked together occasionally.

[@ramencurry6672]

Better than being a ghost town like many cities in the Midwest and in the south

[@77buxton]

I loved this "guide", so I am now a subscriber to your channel. I am a native of NYC, and a resident of HK for nearly 10 years now. Did you give any consideration to the impact of the Westies on HK? The gang's zenith of power was the 1960s through 1980s. Just something to consider... I look forward to watching more of your fine work!

[@nativedoll3557]

I grew up on 51st and 9th ave

[@sedlybloomfield2668]

From the comments I have read....I don't think they really know the depth and detailed effort you have presented here. I have lived in Hell's Kitchen for almost 30 years and I am saluting you for a Job so extremely well done....Much love

[@UrbanCaffeine]

So nice of you. Thanks!

[@denimcowboy501]

I lived at 444 W. 58th Street.

[@cicchiamichael]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🌟🌟

[@drazikenn]

For the Devil of Hell's Kitchen

[@richardritz8358]

Great Thea, Hell's kitchen is my second favorite area to walk, after the lower east side. The hotel i stay at is on 47th between 7th and 8th, so it's very handy, one of my must stops is the Landmark Tavern on 46th, across from the Intrepid, a quick refreshnent then walk the Hi-Line. Keep the videos coming, Thank You

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check out the Landmark Tavern.

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

A few years ago the real estate developers tried to change the name to Clinton Hill. That would have been terrible.

[@kaladinstormblessed8470]

Thank you for these videos! Jst started going to school in manhattan so really helpful

[@UrbanCaffeine]

I'm so glad! Thank you. I hope you are enjoying school and I hope you are taking advantage of all the student perks in the city! 😊

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Very informative video!.can you do some more vlogs in Staten island, newark, jersey City, Bronx , and Brooklyn soon? Have a wonderful day beautiful lady😘😘😘 xox

[@wannatouronabike8245]

Very informative and well presented. Thank you!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@kaylaanamarie]

West Village next please!!!

[@LeoRailfans]

I lived Somewhere at 10th avenue west 45th street

[@hansai89]

very good graphics.

[@bhismilinirampersad3360]

Thanks Thea for the Info 😊👍🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You bet! Glad you found the videos useful.

[@dennismcdougall2143]

Ok so "Hell's Kitchen" is not a Kitchen were you can go to get food ?

[@ramencurry6672]

You can find food there in Hells Kitchen. I ate a burger there

[@wernerprokoph4160]

Thank you again for a great video. I‘ll stay at Hell‘s Kitchen for one week next February. I almost watched all of your videos. Very comprehensive and ideal for a first time visitor like me. Keep up the good work!! Ps: Gangsta‘s Paradise 😉😉

[@UrbanCaffeine]

I hope you have great trip! Thank you for watching 😊

[@EscapingtheEmptyNest]

Great stuff as usual Thea!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Aidan_Au]

Watching Thea's video in Gangsta's paradise 😄

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@johntomasso3314]

I lived in NYC for the first 25 years of my life and I'm learning things from your videos that I never knew. Nice job.

[@kevinli8318]

And I thought this area is named after the show Hell’s Kitchen

[@jennyhunt]

Great video! Love the details and views of current buildings!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! ☺️ At some point we'll cover all of New York.

[@emeraldkimble7602]

The movie west side story was based in that area

[@barliana4447]

omg finally new vid😆

[@UrbanCaffeine]

😂 Thanks for being here!

[@lizardonastick]

You didn't mention Peter Parker!😁

[@JohnShultis]

This was cute and informative! Thank you 👍🏽

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@lusitaniae]

here you go..the 1000th like!

[@ninakim7282]

Great computer skills!

[@leeoien3645]

Gansta's Paradise!

[@albertmyers7176]

great vid thanks

[@TheLace]

GANGSTAS PARADISE

[@stevecapo5057]

Hell kitchen is know for the 5 points☠️🪔🔥💪🏿🤕

[@ramencurry6672]

You can also find a glass of beer there too

[@PedroBelloMaldonado]

Hell's Kitchen is a heck of a name!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Indeed it is. That's probably why people kept calling it that name.

[@yogitam2372]

I remember the early 1980s and riding my bicycle through Hell's Kitchen. Before I entered, I made sure I had my U lock on one hand in case I got jumped. You say "not so dangerous". You have no idea.

[@UFCANT]

Did I actually see a place called” Mickey Spillanes’s with rainbow flags on it? Do you know who Mickey Spillane was and what he represented in Hells Kitchen? He was the leader of the Irish Mob called,” The Westies”. He was murdered and the new leader became Jimmy Connan. The Westies (Irish Mob) ruled Hell’s Kitchen during the 1970’s and 1980’s. They chopped up bodies of people they killed and disposed of them without a trace. Now they have places like this named after him to keep the history in some sort of way? It’s laughable. I wish the Westies were still around to get rid of the snobs they have in that neighborhood now that have a fit when their latte isn’t made by someone it’s a foreign accent. Old New York was grimy, but it was much better.

[@C--A]

Grimy but much more dangerous! As for the rainbow flags 🌈 in Hells Kitchen tons of gay artists moved to Hells kitchen in the 80's. They just were much more discreet back then! Times change buddy..... Hells Kitchen is a lot safer than it used to be, which is a good thing 👌🏾

[@UFCANT]

@@C--A I park at a garage on west 50th street every year to take my kids to see the tree and Times Square. You’re right. It’s definitely much safer but unfortunately the past couple of years things seem to be going backwards. Hopefully it won’t get as bad as it was. The migrant situation certainly isn’t helping. Lots of homeless Americans that should be taken care of than these people.

[@lacuevadegolum9448]

@@C--A is there any place left without those horrible flags?

[@trock7542]

In 1860 Which slum do you think was worse? Five Points or Hells Kitchen?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Gosh they're all bad. Who could really say?

[@bryans4891]

@@UrbanCaffeine are you from New York Thea?

[@ninja_tony]

I feel like Five Points was a lot more dangerous around that time, but they both were pretty rough.

[@mirit54]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevecapo5057]

puerto ricans lived in America-s, before the european ever came❗

[@stevecapo5057]

NO❗ HELLS KITCHEN iz NOT CLINTON❗❗❗❗

[@brentobrien6642]

You have no idea

[@paulinho4637]

Do you have?

[@stevecapo5057]

cape man⁉️