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[katam]

need to find a great place in hell's kitchen for drinks (alcohol and non-alchoholic) after work with professional mentor. any suggestions?

[itryalot]

As a side bar (no pun intended), how did it acquire the name "hell's kitchen"?

[anil]

Acquired during the era when Irish gangs ruled the neighborhood. I have heard stories from the long time locals , whose attributions are similar to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell's_K...