The notorious Tenderloin neighborhood is known for its underground arts scene, classic concert venues like the Great American Music Hall, and historic theaters that host Broadway and indie shows. The funky, colorful streets are home to upscale, trendy and casual restaurants. Nightlife ranges from dark dives serving beer and liquor to speakeasies serving specialty cocktails. Many Vietnamese restaurants have settled in the Little Saigon district.
There are plenty of other cities in the U.S. that have their own Tenderloin. Why Tenderloin is so dangerous today, we explain in this article. Tenderloin is the epicenter for drug trafficking, so it’s every drug dealer’s Mecca. You can find everything from LSD to heroin in the Tenderloin. There are a lot of underground tunnels. Many people are not even aware of that.