I thought this was a bit interesting- although I would like to learn more.NY : MANHATTAN : HELL'S KITCHEN LOCATIONThe West Side of Manhattan, between 39th and 59th streets, west of 8th avenue. The neighborhood is sometimes called "Clinton". POPULATION / CROWDTraditionally a blue-collar neighborhood, Hell's Kitchen has been gentrifying for decades now. At this point it's safe to say the typical resident is either a white-collar professional or a relatively successful actor. Hell's Kitchen does have a significant gay community, but nowhere near as visible as in the West Village or Chelsea. SAFETYThings have changed since the days when Irish gangs ruled Hell's Kitchen. Nowadays, apart from the sketchy Port Authority scene (west and south of 42nd street), the neighborhood is safe. FOODA number of restaurants along 9th avenue and on "Restaurant Row" (West 46th street). Many cheap ethnic eats along with classy restaurant catering to monied theatergoers. Perhaps of the former categ! ory, "Uncle Vanya" is one of my personal favorites. SYNOPSISHell's Kitchen retains much of its unpolished charm, but the proximity of Times Square, Lincoln Tunnel, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Broadway all make it a busy commercial neighborhood - often unpleasantly so. ________________________ Anyone read this book? Is it worth reading? Thank you! The Westies : inside the Hell's Kitchen Irish mob By:T J EnglishType:English : Book : Non-fictionPublisher:New York : Putnam, ©1990.ISBN:0399135405 Subjects:Westies (Gang) -- History. | Gangs -- History. -- New York (State) -- New York | Irish American criminals -- History. -- New York (State) -- New York | Hell's Kitchen (New York, N.Y.) For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com