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Hell's Kitchen

American  

noun

  1. (in New York City) a section of midtown Manhattan, west of Times Square, formerly notorious for its slums and high crime rate.


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Inspired by Keys’ own childhood growing up in the midtown neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, the musical follows 17-year-old Ali searching for freedom, love and expression in 1990s New York City.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

ITV America’s portfolio includes major unscripted brands such as Love Island, Queer Eye, and Hell’s Kitchen.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

Ramsay is best known for presenting popular TV programmes such as Hell's Kitchen and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, and for his Michelin-starred restaurants.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2025

It affects vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street and covers areas that are typically clogged with traffic, including Times Square, the theater district, Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea and SoHo.

From Salon Jan. 6, 2025

They moved away from Hell's Kitchen to a better house near the East River.

From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander

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