The story of Pio Pico, the namesake of Pico Boulevard

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“Pico Boulevard plays host to the unglamorous bits of Los Angeles,” wrote the late great food critic, Jonathan Gold. “It is at the center of entry-level capitalism in central Los Angeles, and one of the most vital food streets in the world.”

“Pico Boulevard plays host to the unglamorous bits of Los Angeles,” wrote the late great food critic, Jonathan Gold. “It is at the center of entry-level capitalism in central Los Angeles, and one of the most vital food streets in the world.” Photo by Mike Schlitt.

Pico Boulevard may be the hardest working street in Los Angeles. Jonathan Gold called it “one of the most vital food streets in the world.” Today KCRW visits some of Gold’s favorite Boulevard eateries and finds the spirit of Pio Pico, the boulevard’s namesake, flourishing.  

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Credits

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Kathryn Barnes, Nihar Patel