Maxine Tatlonghari

Have you seen this character created by funny man Sid Veda for Metro PCS? Well, he has landed this national commercial spot (click here to learn more about that). We chatted at the K-1 Celebrity Go Cart Challenge in Gardena, CA last Saturday, and I had to ask him for his advice on taking a trip to India. Sid was born in Maryland, but in 2005 he made his sixth sojourn to his family’s country of origin.

I’ll try almost anything once, and twice if I like it.  Well, I’d do Adventure R.I.B. Rides over and over again. The R.I.B. is an authentic Navy SEAL Rigid Inflatable Boat (R.I.B.) and it is just plain F.U.N.

The tagline – Italian design, SoHo style, California chic - is taken directly from The Keating’s website, and it rings true.  The hotel is a fine example of the Italian art of fusing modern design elements with historic 1890s architecture.  The rooms boast open spaces and state-of-the-art features that can only be called irresistibly sexy - in the best Ferrari “handle these curves” type of way.

Amazing Food?  Check.  Incredible Wine? Check.  An upscale-yet-relaxed atmosphere?  Check.  The ability to sample wines  from around the world without buying a whole bottle? Check.  Toast Enoteca Wine Bar and Cucina invites its guests to enjoy its 400 wines and 65 wines-by-the-glass via tastings from state-of-the-art Enomatic machines.