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‘First We Surf, Then We Eat’ at Laguna Beach Books

10.10.18

Laguna Beach Books welcomes local author Jim Kempton on Sunday, October 14 at 4 to 6 p.m., to talk about his new book, First We Surf, Then We Eat.

Jim Kempton has spent his life traveling and surfing the world, along the way learning to cook the world's best beach-loving dishes. Now he's sharing his vividly colorful, richly flavorful, and vibrantly healthful collection of more than 90 recipes, along with stories of the best waves, markets, restaurants, adventures, and misadventures that he's experienced, from Australia to Hawaii, the Basque Country to Indonesia, California to Mexico. First We Surf, Then We Eat features a foreword by The Surfer's Journal publisher Steve Pezman, a preface by famed surfer/chef Raphael Lunetta, and photography by Bill Schildge, Jeff Divine, Tom Servais, and Art Brewer.

Kempton has been the editor and publisher of Surfer magazine; the director of Quiksilver’s Crossing Project, a boat that searched the world for the best surf breaks; the director of media for Billabong; and the owner of the former Margarita’s Village, an award-winning regional Mexican restaurant in San Clemente. Kempton has traveled to over 30 countries, surfing and collecting recipes. The San Clemente resident is currently president of the California Surf Museum, as well as a surf-industry consultant to the store.

1200 S Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

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The inaugural OCtoberfest OC at Newport Dunes

10.10.18

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort welcomes the inaugural 2018 OCtoberfest OC happening Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. now through Oct. 21.

The Newport Dunes is transformed into a world-class Oktoberfest event inspired by the spirit of Munich, Germany with the charm of Southern California in a picturesque waterfront setting.

Enjoy authentic German cuisine including Bavarian bratwurst, schnitzel, potato salad, sauerkraut, strudel, soft pretzels and more. Toast to friends with a variety of German biers and Orange County-brewed craft bier.

Octoberfest OC has put together the perfect mix of authentic and eclectic talents to bring you Bavarian humor, classic Oktoberfest themes, and the best of favorite sing-along songs to serve as the soundtrack for fun filled afternoon. Two stages will showcase a full lineup of events and entertainment hosted by Burgermeister Peter von Melton and world-famous yodeler, Kathrin Jakob with a special appearance by Kara Eldridge. Authentic Bavarian Polka Rock band, Hammerstein will headline the festival except for October 13 & 14 which will feature Oktoberfest party band, Hazelnuss. Throughout OCtoberfest, experience München Oompa Loompa dance music interactive games, dancing, log-sawing competitions & more.

For additional event information and to purchase OCtoberfest tickets please visit octoberfestoc.com.

Limited Onsite VIP Parking at Newport Dunes for $20 per vehicle.

Offsite Parking with Shuttle Service to and from OCtoberfest for $15 per vehicle.

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach.

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