Coachella Newbie No Longer

Comments (0) | coachella, Coachella 2013, Coachella tips, Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, entertainment, festival, first time, Music, Music

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

Nothing can prepare you for your first time... but here's a try.

DIY Gift Idea: Chocolate Covered Oreos

Comments (1) | chocolate, DIY, edible gifts, Food, gift ideas, Oreos, The Secret Baker

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

How do you make Oreos even more awesome?

The Best Bites And Sips From Laguna Beach Uncorked!

Comments (0) | festival, Food, Food & Wine, Laguna Beach, tastings, Uncorked

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Which of the 20+ restaurants and dozens of wineries impressed at the annual OC food & wine festival?

One Last Time: Swedish House Mafia Brings Masquerade Motel To L.A.

Comments (0) | Alesso, AN21, Clockwork, EDM, Electronic Music, House, L.A. State Historic Park, Masquerade Motel, Max Vangeli, Monsta, Music, NO_ID, One Last Tour, SHM, show reviews, Swedish House Mafia, ZEDD

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

Swedish House Mafia gave its 70,000 fans a double dose of farewells.

5 Highlights From The L.A. Makeup Show

Comments (1) | California Market Center, Los Angeles, pro tips, Style, The Makeup Show, tips and tricks, top 5

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

LA Makeup Show

Find out the best tips and tricks from Smashbox and Make Up For Ever

'I Just Wanna Dance' Will Showcase Indian Dances For A Cause

Comments (0) | Arts+Culture, charity, dance, I Just Wanna Dance, Indian dance, Pratham, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

The stage. The crowd. The bright lights and colors. Witness it all on Saturday.

Top 5 Super Bowl XLVII Snack Hacks

Comments (0) | Food, foodies, football, NFL, party tips, recipes, snacks, social media, Super Bowl Sunday, Super Bowl XLVII, trending

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Sriracha hot wings, Blue Moon & Corona cupcakes, 100-calorie gameday recipes & more.

Counting Down To DineLA Restaurant Week 2013

Comments (0) | @losangeles, DineLA, Discount, fine dining, fine dining on a budget, Food, Greater Los Angeles Area, prix fixe, restaurant week

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

More than 250 restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles Area will offer fine dining discounts!

SoCal Ravers Ring In The New Year In OMFG! Fashion

Comments (0) | 2013, Baauer, Clockwork, Dillon Francis, EDM, electro, Hardwell, Laidback Luke, led, LED presents, massive, Music, new year's, san diego, show reviews, TJR, Valley View Casino Center, ZEDD

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

REVIEW: Hardwell, Zedd, Laidback Luke and friends kicked off 2013 with a bang.

Indulge LA Takes Chocolate, Pastries To New Heights

Comments (1) | chocolate, dessert, Food, Food & Wine, Indulge LA, pastries

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Bacon vodka-infused cake and chocolate-chili dipped shrimp chips were just some of the unique eats.

A Noise Within's Holiday Tea Benefits Youth With Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Comments (0) | A Noise Within, benefit, charity, Charles Dickens, Classics Live!, Education, fundraiser, holiday tea, Theater and Dance, youth

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

“Fezziwig’s Festive Holiday Tea” and a performance of the holiday classic fundraised for a good cause.

Steve Aoki Turns The Apocalypse Into A Reason To Party On His Bangin' New EP

Comments (0) | album reviews, Angger Dimas, Dan Sena, Dim Mak, Miss Palmer, Music, My Name Is Kay, Opinion, Rune RK, Steve Aoki

Tanaya Ghosh
Staff Reporter

REVIEW: Aoki's newest EP, "It's The End Of The World As We Know It," gives the phrase "party like there's no tomorrow" a new meaning.

LAX Revamps Airport Dining With Hot New Chef-Inspired Eateries

Comments (0) | 800 Degrees, Food, Ink.Sack, Larder at Tavern, lax, Short Cake, Starbucks Evenings, Sushi Roku, Tom Bradley International, Umami Burger

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Checked in to your flight early? Just visit LAX's new gourmet pizza, cupcake and caviar shops.

Unique LA Brings Hipster Wonderland To Downtown

Comments (0) | @losangeles, California Market Center, crafty, DIY, Gifts, hipster, holiday boutique, holiday shopping, Local, Los Angeles, UniqeLA

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

What do bacon-banana macarons, DIY headbands, gingerbread donuts and moustaches have in common?

A Sneak Peek Into The 53rd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration

Comments (0) | 53rd Annual L.A. County Celebration, @losangeles, Arts+Culture, behind the scenes, culture, dance, diversity, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, free, multicultural, performance, rehearsal, show, singing, Sneak Peek

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

A behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for the free Christmas Eve show.

Interview: Food Truck Boot Camp With "The Great Food Truck Race" Finalist, Nonna's Kitchenette

Comments (0) | Food, Food Network, food truck, Great Food Truck Race, Italian, Lisa Nativo, Nonna's Kitchenette

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

A Food Network star reveals the joys and challenges of starting a food truck business.

"Food Matters" Exposes Pharmaceutical Agendas, Finds Simpler Body-Healing Solution

Comments (2) | detox, Film and TV, fitness, Food, Food Matters, Health, Hungry for Change, Obesity

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Watch the buzzworthy documentary online for free this week!

Swedish House Mafia Get Nostalgic On "Until Now"

Comments (1) | album, album reviews, EDM, House, Music, Opinion, Review, Swedish House Mafia, Until One

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

REVIEW: Before disbanding, the world-famous trio leaves fans with last album.

HARD Day Of The Dead Features Diplo, Justice, Major Lazer

Comments (0) | Day of the Dead, Diplo, hard, Hardfest, haunted mansion, jack beats, Justice, Knife Party, Music, show reviews, Tommy Trash

Tanaya Ghosh
Associate Arts & Culture Editor

REVIEW: The rave gave thousands of ravers one last night of costumed shenanigans for the year.

Blumhouse Of Horrors Offers Discount For Students, Neon Tommy Readers

Comments (0) | Blumhouse of horrors, Blumhouse Productions, Discount, Film, halloween, haunted house, Insidious, Jason Blum, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, movies, Paranormal Activity, producer, Scary, Sinister, spooky, students, thriller

Tanaya Ghosh
Arts & Culture Editor

On November 3, Neon Tommy readers can prolong Halloween's effects and save $10 on tickets to the haunted attraction.

Top 3 Raves In SoCal: Halloween Edition

Comments (0) | Day of the Dead, EDM, Escape From Wonderland, halloween, Hardfest, insomniac, monster massive, Music, raves

Tanaya Ghosh
Associate Arts & Culture Editor

NT breaks down the most anticipated raves of the holiday.

626 Night Market Wins Round 3

Comments (1) | 626 Night Market, Arcardia, festival, Food, food trucks, freebies, santa anita

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

How the 626 Night Market lived up to its hype this time around.

Taste Of Italy Serves Up A Culinary Vacation In The Heart Of L.A.

Comments (0) | festival, Food, Italian Food, Italian Hall, Nonna's Kitchenette, restaurants, Taste of Italy, tastings

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Handmade pastas from capellini to garganelli... plus pizzas, gelato and prosciutto.

INTERVIEW: Food Network Chef Adam Gertler Joins Taste Of Abbot Kinney

Comments (0) | @losangeles, adam gertler, charity, Food, Food Network, Gertler's Kitchen, Inside Out Community Arts, Taste of Abbot Kinney, Venice

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Food Network celebrity and chef Adam Gertler's comments may surprise his foodie fans.

626 Night Market Gets Bigger And Badder

Comments (0) | 626 Night Market, festival, Food, freebies, santa anita

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

The 626 Night Market will be back this weekend, bigger than ever.

Michelle Obama Beats Ann Romney In Presidential Cookie Contest

Comments (0) | Ann Romney, contest, cookies, Family Circle, Food, Michelle Obama

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

(David Prince / Family Circle)

The results are in: Michelle Obama has edged out Ann Romney. Get the breakdown and the recipes here.

REVIEW: L.A. Chocolate Salon Makes For A Sweet Sunday

Comments (0) | @losangeles, chocolate, desserts, Food, Santa Monica, TasteTV, tastings

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Unique flavors incorporated bacon, sour plum, Thai chili, durian, and even seaweed.

Free Event: Taste Of Downtown L.A. To Showcase Local Eateries

Comments (0) | Chichen Itza, Food, food trucks, Spitz, Taste of Downtown LA, Viztango

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Looking to sample local fare from local downtown L.A. restaurants on campus?

After Hours: Twilight At The L.A. Zoo

Comments (1) | After hours, Animals, children, Education, families, Greater LA Zoo Association, Los Angeles and Region, Los Angeles Zoo

Tanaya Ghosh
Associate Arts & Culture Editor

Imagine having the animal exhibits all to yourself at twilight. That's exactly what happened at the L.A. Zoo.

A Taste Of LA Times' The Taste

Comments (3) | chefs, cocktails, cooking, Food, Food & Wine, LA Times, Paramount Studios, Review, The Taste

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Five events featured unlimited food and drinks under the sun and moon at the Paramount Studios lot.

REVIEW: "Cooking Well" Is Perfect Body Detox Guide to Prepare for Summer

Comments (0) | antioxidants, Beautiful Skin, beauty, Cooking Well, detox, Elizabeth TenHouten, Food, Health, spring, summer, wellness

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Do a Spring cleaning detox on the inside and get summer-ready on the outside.

REVIEW: The 2012 Grilled Cheese Champions Are Crowned

Comments (0) | cheese, competition, cooking, Food, grilled cheese invitational, Pasadena, Rose Bowl

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Over 65 contestants vying for the title of Grilled Cheese Champion tried various methods to stand out.

REVIEW: 24th Annual Vintage Bouquet Food & Wine Extravaganza

Comments (0) | beverly hills, beverly hills bar association barristers, Food, greystone mansion, vintage bouquet, wine

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

A day of food, sun, fun, and lychee martinis!

L.A. Times Festival of Books: The Food Edition

Comments (0) | anne burrell, cooking, Food, Food, Gail Simmons, Ink, Jonathan Gold, la times festival of books, Michael Voltaggio, Top Chef

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

A complete rundown of celebrity cooking stage demos, food trucks, panels, and an exclusive interview.

Prime Cut Café Unveils Impressive Prix Fixe Dinner Deal

Comments (0) | deal, dining, dinner, Food, food news, menu, Prime Cut Cafe, prix fixe, restaurant, Review

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

A review of two three-course dinners, each for $20.

Sunset Safari: LAIR Habitat Is L.A. Zoo's Newest Attraction

Comments (0) | @losangeles, Animals, Betty White, la times festival of books, LAIR habitat, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Zoo

Tanaya Ghosh
Associate Arts Editor

A night of animal interaction and education, and what Betty White had to say about the zoo.

INTERVIEW: "Top Chef" Michael Voltaggio At The Festival Of Books

Comments (0) | Bravo, cooking, Food, Gail Simmons, Ink, ink sack, Kogi, L.A. Times Festival of Books, Michael Voltaggio, Roy Choi, Season 6, Top Chef, TV

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

The celebrated "Top Chef" winner discusses "weird" ice cream & competing against his brother.

Brace Yourselves For The Ultimate Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Battle

Comments (1) | cooking, Food, grilled cheese invitational, Pasadena, Rose Bowl

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

The countdown to the 10th annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.

PREVIEW: Q&A With "Think Like A Man" Director Tim Story

Comments (0) | Film and TV, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Screen Gems, Steve Harvey, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence J, Think Like A Man, Tim Story

Tanaya Ghosh
Associate Arts Editor

VIDEO: A look at the "dramedy" through the eyes of the talented USC alumnus.

UPDATE: A First Look At Sprinkles' Red Velvet Ice Cream & The CupSHAKE Recipe

Comments (0) | @losangeles, beverly hills, cupcakes, cupSHAKE, Food, ice cream, red velvet, sprinkles

Tanaya Ghosh
Food Editor

Sprinkles asks its fans to decide between 2 versions of the creamy treat.

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