Foodzings checks out the soul food and music of Warmdaddy’s on a Sunday night.

Service is so so. So is the food. But the music? Yeah, the music is hot. It’s just a fun place. So head down there!

Checking out Warmdaddy’s [Foodzings]
Warmdaddy’s [Official Site]

Speaking of grilled cheeses, Tattooed Mom’s is offering up the $2 variety tonight from 6 to midnight.

Tonight at Warmdaddy’s you can get unlimited fried shrimp for just $15.95.

This weekend Warmdaddy’s will be opening its Rooftop Sky Deck providing a lounge in the sky where you can chill to island music as you sip on a mojito.

Also this Friday, for happy hour you can enjoy complimentary Smirnoff Orange cocktails.

Warmdaddy’s [Official Site]

Craig LaBan focuses on Warmdaddy’s this week and finds

Warmdaddy’s new location on Delaware Avenue generic, and without unique flavor.

We were pretty much out of luck all night, with a few notable exceptions. I liked the band. And the restaurant’s takes on some soul-food basics were undoubtedly passable. The corn-crusted catfish was fresh and nicely fried. A couple of sides were spot-on, like the tender (but not mushy) black-eyed peas and a crock of macaroni and cheese that had just the right balance of crust and creamy tang. The smallish shrimp were deep-fried for shrimp and grits (as opposed to the traditionally sauteed, saucy Lowcountry style), but I have to admit they were tasty.

The real question that keeps nagging, though, is whether producing “passable” renditions of soul food is really enough to expect from the Bynum brothers’ latest effort. The new Warmdaddy’s may be an intriguing new music venue, but so far, it is also a missed opportunity to raise the bar for updated neo-soul cooking.

One Bell – Hit or Miss

Warmdaddy’s [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Warmdaddy’s [Official Site]

Table Talk looks back on the restaurant scene in 2006 as well as looks forward to 2007. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Could the House of Blues planned for the Packard Building not happen? Michael Klein says he’ll believe it when he sees it in his Table Talk column today and A. D. Amorosi reports ex-employees of the House of Blues organization may not happen. [Icepack, City Paper]

Feeding Frenzy gives some more details on Mission Grill, the upscale American Southwest restaurant set for 19th and Arch Streets. The menu will be big on pork and fish and the General Manager is an alum from the Fountain. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Triumph Brewing Company is getting closer, now it looks like a February opening may be realistic. The kitchen is in place and so is the brewing equipment. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

10 South 20, formerly Blue Horseshoe, and never Christopher’s is again closed for renovations. This spot at 20th and Market seems to change concepts quicker than the seasons.

Warmdaddy’s will be adding Sunday Gospel Brunch to the menu. Expect crawfish, gumbo, black skillet corn bread with honey butter, cheese grits, omelets, chicken and waffles among other down-home dining.

For a limited time the new Warmdaddy’s, 1400 South Columbus Blvd (at Reed Street), is offering some really great deals.

On Tuesday night enjoy unlimited baby back ribs all night for just $10.95. On Wednesdays get the entire menu for 50% off from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Thursdays provide a night of Alaskan King Crab Legs, steamed and served with molten butter for $15.95.

Warmdaddy’s [Official Site]

Trieu Chau, a tiny lunch and dinner spot at 1807 Washington Ave boasts Malaysian stir-frys, bubble teas, Vietnamese coffeees, and noodle soup specialties is now open. [Feeding Frenzy]

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar officially opens tomorrow next to Susanna Foo’s Gourmet Kitchen(scheduled to open next week) in Radnor. [Feeding Frenzy]

Warmdaddy’s is finally opened at the RiverView Plaza on Columbus Boulevard. [Table Talk]

Oceanaire is still on schedule to open Saturday at 700 Walnut Street. [Table Talk]

The sale of La Boheme to Olivier de Saint Martin of Caribou Cafe has finally been completed. Dinner is served Tuesdays through Sundays. [Table Talk]

Nothing small about these Quick Bites, open wide and devour!

• Aqua, 705 Chestnut Street, may be opening as soon as Mondy and Michael Klein has the dish.
• Also in Table Talk today it�s noted that Suede is looking to be reborn Triada, a �small-plates restaurant-cum-lounge.� Of course Triada should not to be confused with Tria or Trio. And there�s no truth to the rumor that riage, a small tapas and Emergency Room waiting area is opening near Jefferson.
• Another item of note in TT, especially to those who miss Warmdaddy�s on Front Street, their new RiverView Plaza location is �about a month out.� (Table Talk)

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A couple of days ago we did a what we’re waiting for post regarding restaurants that are coming soon to Philadelphia. Well Phillymag.com reminds us of a couple we forgot.

The new Silk City Diner by N. 3rd owner Mark Bee.
Warmdaddy’s is expected to open at the Riverview Plaza shortly.

Closed! Where to go when your favorite restaurant gets 86′d: Philladelphia Magazine