During the cold winter months, we often walked under Block 37 - from the Washington Blue line to the Red line - and and it was there we discovered Beard Papa's. Starting in Japan in 1999, Beard Papa's spread throughout Asia before making its way to Canada and the U.S. For this, we're grateful. We decided to stop by and snap some pictures of the awesome cream puffs and other treats. Enjoy! more ›

The Japanese cream puff franchise Beard Papa's has been getting a lot of press and love from food obsessives since their store in the Block 37 concourse opened (108 N. State St.; 312-960-9000). We brought home a dozen over the weekend for some hands-on examination. Is Beard papa's worth the hype? more ›

New plans were announced today for the "pedway" that will connect the Block 37 mall to the Red and Blue Line Washington stops: Block 37 will be home to the area's only Beard Papa's (video)! Best! Beard Papa's is a Japanese chain of cream puff bakeries that has outposts all over the world; if you like vanilla-y pastries, you are going to plotz. more ›