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Z Garden is celebrating its one-year anniversary at 2350 Pico Blvd with a celebration this Saturday, Feb. 23 from noon to 3 pm. The restaurant’s owners have invited their long time friend Samir Kamoun (pictured right) to perform as a Charlie Chaplin (which he did for 30 plus years for Universal Studios).

Josie Le Balch celebrates the 12th anniversary of her restaurant at 2424 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica.

Restaurant, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Food

Josie Le Balch Celebrates Her Restaurant's 12th Year On Pico Blvd. In Santa Monica

Posted Feb. 6, 2013, 9:02 am

For more than 25 years, Josie Le Balch has been wowing the culinary community in Los Angeles and across the country with her progressive American fare that showcases French and Italian influences.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Police Department

Santa Monica Police Investigate Pico Boulevard Shooting; Victim Recovering

Posted Dec. 9, 2012, 1:29 am

Santa Monica police are investigating a shooting that occurred 5:09 p.m. Saturday on Pico Boulevard at 18th Street that has left a woman working a fundraiser at Wicc Christian Bookstore with non-life-threatening bullet wounds.

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Youth

Last Chance: Kids & Teens On Stage Theater Concludes Annual Fall Play Festival

Posted Dec. 7, 2012, 12:44 am

Kids & Teens On Stage Theater concludes its Annual 2012 Fall Play Festival next week with varying show times and days. Both “Oliver Twist: His First Night in London” and “Snow White” will conclude this Wednesday, Dec. 12.

LA Times movie writer Glenn Whipp (left) interviews filmmaker David O. Russell at the Vidiots Foundation screening of his new movie “Silver Linings Playbook.”

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film, Pico Boulevard, Non Profits

A New Mission At Vidiots Foundation In Santa Monica

Posted Dec. 3, 2012, 2:00 am

In 1985, Patty Cohen and Cathy Tauber shared a passion for film and opened Vidiots, the movie-rental house on the corner of 3rd Street and Pico in the Santa Monica seaside neighborhood of Ocean Park.

The proposed development at 3402 Pico Boulevard is a concern to neighboring residents who say if approved will increase health, safety, and traffic problems.

News, City Council, Development, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Mixed-Used Development For Former Grammy Building In Santa Monica To Be Studied

Posted Nov. 30, 2012, 1:09 am

Santa Monica City Council members unanimously voted Tuesday to take a closer look and further analyze alternatives and impacts of a developer’s plan to bring 260 apartment units to the eastern edge of Santa Monica, potentially replacing the former Grammy Building at 3402 Pico Boulevard.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

What's Hot: 7th Annual Pico Fall Festival This Sunday At Civic Auditorium

Posted Oct. 25, 2012, 11:00 pm

Join the Pico Improvement Organization for a spectacular day by the beach with fun for the entire family this Sunday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium parking lot at 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica.

Upper West will team up with Junior Blind of America on Oct. 7 where eight blind youth will cook for 50 restaurant guests with 100 percent of the proceeds of the night going to the non-profit. Pictured is former STEP student Marvin Quiñonez and Julia Herrmann, Food Service Manager of Huntington Culinary Inc. at a previous event.

Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Youth

Cooking Blind With Upper West's Chef Nick Shipp

Posted Oct. 1, 2012, 2:14 am

When Christine Ha, the blind contestant from the television show “MasterChef” recently won the cooking show, many marveled over her grace, skill, and determination.

One of the art pieces that will be part of the opening reception at Upper West restaurant this Sunday, Aug. 12.

Dining, Restaurant, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Upper West Art Reception This Sunday, August 12 For Humbert Curcuru

Posted Aug. 9, 2012, 5:45 am

Upper West restaurant in Santa Monica has team up with Art-Vault to present artist Humbert Curcuru’s art exhibition “California Scenes by a French Painter.”

The slow-roasted chicken dish is served with a Panzanella salad with peas and ricotta.

Dining, Restaurant, Seven Days, Review, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Food

Freddy Smalls: Bar + Kitchen Delivers Quality Food, Spirits

Posted Mar. 27, 2012, 1:59 am

If you have ever wondered what’s really in your glass when you’re out a bar, now there’s a place where you can find out: Freddy Smalls: Bar +...

The Buy Local Expo scheduled for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Third Street Promenade has been postponed until March 31. However, Buy Local Weekend across the city will still continue as planned on Saturday and Sunday.

News, Downtown, Ocean Park, Main Street, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Buy Local Weekend To Go On; Expo Planned For Third Street Promenade Postponed

Posted Mar. 15, 2012, 12:40 am

All neighborhoods across Santa Monica are gearing up for “Buy Local Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday with hundreds of retail stores, restauran...

Pico Youth and Family Center’s Executive Director and Founder Oscar de la Torre says the gang war of October 1998 was pivotal in the creation of the center.

News, Santa Monica, Education, Pico Boulevard, Youth

A Look At Santa Monica's Gang Violence: Part Two

Posted Feb. 24, 2012, 12:30 am

Santa Monica’s gang war of October 1998 that included four homicides and five shootings over a two-week period was pivotal in the creation of the...

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

'New Jerusalem' On Stage At The Pico Playhouse

Posted Feb. 21, 2012, 1:12 am

West Coast Jewish Theatre’s production of David Ives’ brilliant, exquisitely written “New Jerusalem,” on stage at the Pico Playhouse, is pu...

A SMPD detective collects evidence on Dec. 6, 2011 in the 500 block of Pacific Street, several hours after a Samohi student was shot walking home from school. While the student survived, the shooting is one incident in a recent flurry of gang activity in Santa Monica.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Police Department, Youth

A Look At Santa Monica's Gang Violence: Part One

Posted Feb. 17, 2012, 12:50 am

Gang activity has been around in the Pico Neighborhood for as long as Oscar de la Torre can remember. As the founder of the Pico Youth and Family C...

The suspect vehicle is described as a mid-90’s minivan (possibly a Toyota Previa similar to this photo), faded bluish-green in color, with a sliding passenger side door, and rear tinted windows.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Police Department

Attempted Kidnapping In Santa Monica; Police Ask For Public's Help

Posted Dec. 5, 2011, 9:15 am

Santa Monica police are asking anyone with information regarding an attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl on Sunday morning to contact detectives ...

Santa Monica Place, which falls under the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. business improvement district, was one of the areas discussed at the special City Council study session held on Tuesday.

News, City Council, Downtown, Business, Main Street, Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Santa Monica City Council Contemplates Business Improvement Districts

Posted Nov. 4, 2011, 1:50 am

Santa Monica’s council members met with the city’s four business improvement districts (BID) Tuesday night in a special study session at counci...

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Police Department

Santa Monica Police Search For Sexual Assault Suspects

Posted Oct. 27, 2011, 6:58 am

Santa Monica police are urging anyone with information about a sexual assault in the 800 block of Pico Boulevard last Wednesday afternoon to contac...

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Police Department

Santa Monica Police Release Details On Tuesday's Eddie's Liquor Store Armed Robbery

Posted Oct. 5, 2011, 7:37 am

The Santa Monica Police Department has released details of an armed robbery in Santa Monica at Eddie’s Liquor in the area of 20th and Pico Boulev...

News, Transportation, Pico Boulevard

Pico Boulevard K-Rail, Restriping To Take Place Tonight Between Sawtelle And Sepulveda

Posted Oct. 3, 2011, 8:49 am

Pico Boulevard will be reduced to one lane each direction between Sawtelle and Sepulveda tonight from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday for the installat...

One of the performances at the 6th Annual Pico Festival and Car Show on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011.

Life And Arts, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Classic Cars Rock The 6th Annual Pico Festival In Santa Monica On Sunday

Posted Oct. 3, 2011, 2:54 am

It was a perfect bright, crystal clear day for the community to gather for the 6th Annual Pico Festival and Car Show at the lush and spacious Virgi...

The festival will be held at Virginia Avenue Park on the corner of Cloverfield and Pico Boulevard.

Calendar, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

6th Annual Pico Festival And Classic Car Show Today From 11 a.m To 4 p.m.

Posted Oct. 1, 2011, 10:14 am

The 6th Annual Pico Festival and Classic Car Show will be held today Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Avenue Park. The festival spo...

A photo of the windshield of a Prius that struck a woman on Pico Boulevard fatally injuring her.

News, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard, Police Department

Elderly Woman Fatally Hit By Car in Santa Monica

Posted Jul. 19, 2011, 6:39 am

An elderly woman was killed on July 17 after being hit by a car on Pico Boulevard at around 9:30 a.m. in Santa Monica. The death is the fifth traff...

Ryan Morris is the owner of Flying Saucers coffee house and art gallery in the 300 block of Pico Boulevard.

Life And Arts, Dining, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Flying Saucers Abducts Clientele

Posted Jun. 24, 2011, 1:39 am

Next door to Vidiots, the friendly neighborhood video store on Pico Boulevard, Flying Saucers is fast establishing itself as your friendly neighbor...

Mictlanxiucoatl- Danza Azteca performed at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Virginia Avenue Park on Sunday, May 1st.

Life And Arts, Virginia Avenue Park, Holiday, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Cinco de Mayo Celebrated in Santa Monica

Posted May. 4, 2011, 9:36 am

The City of Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park hosted a free Cinco de Mayo fiesta and carnival Sunday, May 1 from 12 to 5 p.m. Mariachi Estrella...

Taqueria Chihuahua, a beloved Mexican restaurant located near the southeast corner of Lincoln and Pico boulevards.

News, Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard

Taqueria Endangered by Proposed Walgreens

Posted Mar. 31, 2011, 12:46 am

Loyal followers of Taqueria Chihuahua, a beloved Mexican restaurant at the southeast corner of Lincoln and Pico boulevards, may be on the move agai...

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