Hell's Kitchen has long recovered from its reputation as a Manhattan slum to become a great residential nabe. Some folks in the area have tried to re-brand this nabe "Clinton," but locals are holding on to the "Hell's Kitchen" name (it's so much cooler, eh?). The area's apartment blocks and highrises are still a draw for actors, given the nabe's proximity to the Theatre District and its mystique as a home to thespians. Hell's Kitchen has excellent casual dining, and enjoys culture and shopping opportunities provided by nearby Chelsea and Midtown.





