In 2008, hip-hop mogul Ludacris decided to add Restauranteur to his resume and teamed up with five-star chef, Chris Yeo to open Straits in Atlanta. The San Francisco branch of the restaurant chain offers an eclectic selection of Singaporean fusion dishes that reflect four ethnic influences: Chinese, Indian, Malaysian/ Indonesian, and Nonya cuisine.

The resulting menu is music to the ears: Kung Pao Chicken Lollipops (Luda’s favorite), Lobster Pad Thai, and Banana Blossom Salad. The contemporary Singaporean cuisine is perfectly layered amidst soft amber lighting, attentive wait staff, and stylish modern décor.

GetWize: Trying to get over the mid-week slump? It's Singles Night every Wednesday night, from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Straits. There's no cover charge and specials include $5 appetizers and $6 Lychee Martinis, Mangopolitans, and Straits Singapore Slings. If you really can't wait until Wednesday, Straits hosts a Happy Hour with discounted prices every night from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Straits is located inside the Westfield shopping center at 845 Market St #4.