In March 2007, Bridges paid $2.7 million for the 5,170-square-foot space at 793 Juniper St. (at Fifth Street) in Midtown that was formerly the restaurant Spice.
Two months later at an event for his Ludacris Foundation, Bridges was introduced to San Francisco Bay Area restaurateur, Yeo, by a mutual friend.
The pair expects to open three restaurants in metro Atlanta. It's all part of Bridges' business ventures outside of his music and acting careers -- he has appeared in "Crash" and "Hustle & Flow," films that won three Academy Awards and one, respectively.
Bridges said buying the former Spice building was more about owning the real estate, which he enjoys.
"I don't generally speak about it," he said. "I keep it to myself. I'm definitely into real estate. I'm a silent partner and an entrepreneur outside of music."
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The restaurant will seat between 200 and 215 people, not including an outdoor patio. Yeo and Bridges said for the restaurant's grand opening, they expect to involve charity work, as both say that is important to them.
According to 2004 records of the Ludacris Foundation, the charity gave $246,485 to "organizations that support and serve the needs of abused, neglected or homeless children."
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Luda stays on the constant grind, yet never gets the shine he deserves. A solid actor/entrepenuer/hip hop artist. Straight he should get all the props T.I. gets and then some. Personally fuck T.I. - Luda has more talent in his pinky than T.I. has in his entire midget body. Just don't know why alot of you sleep on him. He's probabley way over your heads!
"Luda stays on the constant grind, yet never gets the shine he deserves. A solid actor/entrepenuer/hip hop artist. Straight he should get all the props T.I. gets and then some. Personally fuck T.I. - Luda has more talent in his pinky than T.I. has in his entire midget body. Just don't know why alot of you sleep on him. He's probabley way over your heads!"
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!
"Luda stays on the constant grind, yet never gets the shine he deserves. A solid actor/entrepenuer/hip hop artist. Straight he should get all the props T.I. gets and then some. Personally fuck T.I. - Luda has more talent in his pinky than T.I. has in his entire midget body. Just don't know why alot of you sleep on him. He's probabley way over your heads!"
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!
Word aiight. I c y my nigga been low key. He been grindin not mindin otha peoples dumb shyt. aiight maja upz to Luda. Neva fails to hit'em wit that unexpected shyt nomtombout , 1.
damn i was expecting luda to open a spot that just served chicken and beer but it sounds like he got bigger plans
luda tryin to get on a jay z/50 cent type grind i can feel that... 2.7 million is alot of money, and the place seats 200-250 people thats alot too looks like good business income
^^^Co-Sign This nigga Luda is hella smart tho, this nigga is about to get more chippers in the bank 4 real.
This is good for Luda. I hope the best for him
It's a good look for Luda he is soon to be one of the greats, if he aint already.
"OWN 12 properties, only game I play is real life Monopoly" LUDA!!
Get that money luda.
ludacris is a smart dude....he stays out the news....you only hear good shit about luda ..props
and this is why I respect him
hes gonna make MAD money off that resturant, and if he makes another album, pshhh
Luda is a very smart individual! One of the best at everything. Good positive individual.
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At least he's not spending it on stupid shit like "Guns" (T.I.)
i lyk luda he keeps it simple bt different n doesnt go all out lyk 50 did(tho credit to da dude, he made sum serious doe) Ludacris needs to be recognized more if he wants 2 b compared wid da jay'z's n shit,
gd biz move ..luda
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DEEEEEEEEEEEEEETROIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
finally a good place to go to get CHICKEN N BEER
im in atl im gonna hit this place up when they build it
Thats something positive, luda ma niga, i dont think he has ever made a wack track and im still buffled why he so underated, its probly cuz he does more of club tunes but tha guy is consistent, underated, good look tho
my nigga luda is getting that papper, i can't hate on that nigga. keep making yo money and t.i cause he don't have shit on luda. luda (positive) T.i. Negative
Luda is slept on hard 1 of the best emcess out 2day.. he can rap about alot of diff subjects unlike alot of rappers now dayz who only rap about gunz drugs women n money? luda is top 10 period! def a legend in my book..
LUDA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I Respect Dis Man Hustle
Every CD Luda has brought out has been fire. He never brings out Mixtapes, maybe he has, but I haven't seen 1 personally, but damn, Ludacris is my fav rapper and the lyrics he says are always hot. He deserves a lot more for the shit he's done.
IM MORE THAN SURE THIS RESTURANT WILL HAVE CHICKEN AND BEER ON THE MENU.
FUCK A RESTURANT HE NEEDS TO MAKE ANOTHER BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME ALBUM.