Beard Papa's, Golden Paradise Now Open

1) GEORGETOWN: Cream puff fans rejoice. The first D.C. location of the Japanese chain Beard Papa's is opening this afternoon. Expect a large selection of pastries made with pâte à choux, and check out the space here. Status: Partially opening today at 12 p.m., fully open on Saturday. 1336 Wisconsin Ave. NW; website.

2) PETWORTH: PoPville reports Golden Paradise opened quietly over the weekend during the snow storm. According to an earlier post, they're serving Mexican, Salvadoran, and American food inside The Rib Pit's former space. Status: Now open. 3903 14th St. NW; no website. [PoP]