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The Tenderloin is the neighborhood with the densest population in the city, as well as the highest proportion of families and children. It is also one of the poorest, with a median family income of around $20K, a figure that is less half the overall city average.
It definitely has its problems and in turn, a really bad reputation for them. But we’re tired of all the hate that our neighborhood constantly receives from the people of this city. So, we decided to start this site to show that there’s much more to the literal heart of San Francisco than just the scent of urine on the streets and drugs.
We live, work, eat, and shower regularly in the Tenderloin/Tendernob area. If you are like us and you enjoy this part of the city, please drop us a line with some love, tips, photos or anything you feel we might be interested in.
You can also follow us on Twitter, fan us on Facebook, pick up our feed, or contribute your photos to our pool tpo be featured on the site and viewed by 40,000 or so monthly readers.
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I’ll look forward to reading more… I find the Tenderloin a fascinating place.
Hey, if you want your pics taken for part of i live here: SF, just let me know!
So glad to see the Loin finally getting some more blog love. Our neighborhood is so much more than it’s dark reputation lets on.
Thanks for linking livinintheloin. Great to see another point of view out there! Drop a note if you’d like to exchange thoughts sometime.
~K
[...] About Tenderblog [...]
I’ve been loving my hood for a long, long time. And I make more than $20,000.
Hi there,
I’m glad to see new posts up here on the blog! I always enjoy coming over here.
I wanted to 1. thank you for linking to i live here:SF in your sidebar, and 2. let you know that the site has a new domain. If you can change you link to:
http://iliveheresf.com/
Then I won’t lose anyone. Thanks so much!
Julie
Hello.
We’re neighbors and I put a link to this blog on mine- I like it- keep it up.
J.M.
I am having an opening at my gallery on Geary and Leavenworth. It’s Titled after William Taylors book, So Much Is Burning. The show features artists living and working in the Tenderloin. It opens this Saturday I would love for you to come check out the show and do an interview or cover the show. I feel like it would be perfect for your blog. If you’re interested I can forward you the Flyer and press release.
Julianne
Really great site. I used to live on Polk 15 years ago and loved/hated the experience. I reguarly laugh out loud when reading your blog, so kudos and keep it up!
Love the Tenderblog posts! It is a neighborhood we pass through often, but rarely linger. And I’m thrilled to read a new perspective on the neighborhood. Will plan to return often and then some more!
great blog concept! I will definitely check back often, as I do not spend enough time in this neighborhood. I write about all the great restaurants and farmers markets in the city, and there are a few that I really want to check out in your ‘hood. Would like your own opinions…
http://clubdinein.wordpress.com
awesome blog! I just recently discovered it and surprised I hadn’t stumbled upon it sooner. i’ve been living at post and hyde for nearly 3 years now and I love love this neighborhood… glad to know there are others who feel the same way!
I had been seeing computers around Hayes Valley with tenderblog on them and finally got here. Sorry it took me so long. I will be back! Best, Lydia
The irony of this is that you both don’t live in the Tenderloin. Hillarious!
i thought i read somewhere that you lived on Sutter. no part of Sutter is in the loin. is that what Ramak means about the irony of this blog?
that being said… this blog ROCKS! i love the loin and lived there for many years. like you, now i live on Sutter, but still close enough to enjoy all the loin has to offer.
I first lived in the ‘Tenderloin’ in March , 1972. Joseph Alioto was mayor. The T/L was very safe and affordable then. I’d leave my domicile at 4:45 AM for work with absolutely no problems per safety , etc.. The only ‘nonprofit’ styled services you’d need back then was Saint Anthony’s dining hall and 150 Otis St. Seasonal banquet employment at The Fairmont Hotel was always an option back then. The Cinnabar cocktail lounge still had photos of prizefighters and WWII seamen , etc. up on the walls. A much different ambience then.
we are the most tender part of the meat!