Seattle Beer Week Kicks Off at Elysian; Capitol Hill Gets New Rum Bar

CAPITOL HILL—It's opening night for Seattle Beer Week and the Elysian's 16th birthday: tapping of the official SBW 2012 beer, Split Shot, happens at 6PM. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL—Rumba, a new rum bar from Tango's Travis Rosenthal is slated to open next door to the restaurant on East Pike. Look for a late summer open. [CHS]

WALLINGFORD—Sutra, an excellent vegetarian restaurant, offers a cooking class this Saturday, May 12th from 10:30am-1:30pm for $75. [EaterWire]

GREENWOOD—Brunch to benefit 826 Seattle, the local chapter of the children's literacy nonprofit founded by author Dave Eggers, happens this Saturday May 12th for $50. Mingle with 12 Seattle authors, eat, and have a mimosa. [PhinneyWood]