Beer Class at Rustic Canyon, The Boiling Shrimp Opens, BOA Does Brunch, High Tea at American Tea Room

SANTA MONICA— On Saturday the beer chicks (and authors of The Naked Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer) Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune host a $40 beer class at Rustic Canyon. Learn about different beer styles, how to pair beer and food, and of course taste several special brews. Score tix here. [EaterWire]

THAI TOWN— Feast reports on newcomer The Boiling Shrimp which has replaced Golden Fish in Thai Town’s Hye Plaza. A slew of seafood is for sale by the pound, which is then the adorned with your choice of Louisiana seasoning, garlic butter, lemon pepper, “Indian spice” or a medley. [Feast]

WEHO— Starting Sunday, BOA launches brunch, served from 11AM to 3PM. [EaterWire]

BEVERLY HILLS— Beginning Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9, the American Tea Room plus Valerie Confections will team up to serve high tea, offered every Saturday and Sunday thereafter at ATR. Sweets and savories from Valerie are paired with (obviously) teas from ATR. Do note the price tag, $50 per person.

- Curried Chicken Tea Sandwich with Muscat Grapes
- Breakfast Radish Tea Sandwich with Butter and Lemon Confit
- Crab Salad with Mint and Peas
- Crème Fraiche Scones served with a selection of handmade jams and marmalades
- Lemon Tartelet
- Earl Grey Petits Fours
- Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Cookies
- Assorted Valerie Confections Chocolates