"And for those who prefer to head out of town, try an Oktoberfest Cooking Class in Campbell on September 18, where you’ll learn how to make egg noodle spätzle and braised meat and vegetables German-style, and perfect the technicalities of pretzel twisting. If you miss that class, there’s another in Emeryville on October 28 with German chef Carl Peschlow." - Marguerite Imbert