Mother's Day BrunchPrix Fixe Menu available at dinner Rathskeller Special $1.75 Fish Taco Night Prix...
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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM n THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MAY 2015
Reservations
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner and Special Events
http://athenaeum.caltech.edu
Hotel Rooms(626) 395-8200
551 South Hill AvenuePasadena, CA 91106
A Platinum Club of America
Chef's Cooking Class Local Fresh Seafood
Waitlist Only
Join us this month as Chef Kevin Isacsson teaches you how to make a variety of enticing seafood dishes, such as citrus soy glazed black cod and cioppino. Class demonstration and preparation followed by class luncheon. (Please see menu on website.)
SATURDAY, MAY 210:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 am Class (begins promptly)$88.00 per person
Chef's Cooking Class Food & Wine Pairings
Chef Kevin welcomes you back into the Athenaeum
kitchen for an afternoon of education that will hone your culinary skills. Learn to create a wide variety of dishes paired with wines hand-selected by our Food & Beverage Director, Jerry Rodriguez. After class, you will sit down as a group to enjoy the fruits of your labor and, of course, some great wine!
SATURDAY, JUNE 610:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 am Class (begins promptly)$88.00 per person
Cinco de Mayo in the Rathskeller!Join us on this annual celebration of Mexican heritage and culture in the
Rathskeller. A variety of festive foods and beverages await you, including made-to-order tacos, nachos, flights of tequila, and margaritas. (Please see menu on page 5)
TUESDAY, MAY 5 - 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wine & Spirits Tasting Tequila
The smooth and spicy flavors of tequila are explored at this exclusive tasting event. Enjoy multiple tequila
selections paired with a Mexican tasting menu. (Please see menu on website.)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 6:30 p.m. / $33.00 per person
MEMORIAL DAY
The Athenaeum will be closed for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance
of the Memorial Day Holiday. Continental
breakfast will be offered to our hotel
guests only from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Mother's Day Brunch"Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. - Unknown
We will make it very special and easy for you to honor one of the most important people in your life, your mother. With dishes sure to tempt even the most discerning tastebuds, treat Mom to a delicious meal surrounded by those who cherish her. (Please see menu on page 5.)
SUNDAY, MAY 10Seating every half hour from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$52.50 per person
$57.00 per person after May 4$28.00 for children ages 4-11;
complimentary for children ages 3 and under
International NightsInternational Nights are the perfect way to explore the culinary world without
leaving town. Join us for these special meals. International prix-fixe dinners available in addition to á la carte dinner. (Please see menus on page 5.)
MONDAY, MAY 4 – Bayonne, FranceMONDAY, MAY 18 – ThailandSeating from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.$34.00 per person
Employee of the MonthMarch 2015
Emilio Arroyo(Marisu’s Message Corner)
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Our March Employee of the Month is Emilio Arroyo. Emilio has worked at the Athenaeum for almost thirty-seven years and has been honored as Employee of the Month multiple times. He was also honored as our Employee of the Year in 2010.
Born and raised in Guanajuato, Mexico, Emilio moved to the United States in 1975. As one of the Athenaeum’s maintenance team members, Emilio is responsible for helping to keep the entire club in good working order. His favorite part of his job is the wide variety of tasks he performs each day, both indoors and outdoors. Emilio’s dedication to making the Athenaeum always look its very best makes him the best choice for our March Employee of the Month.
When not at work, Emilio enjoys spending time with his wife of 26 years, Lilia, and their two children, Dalila (25) and José (27).
Congratulations Emilio on a job well done!
Cinco de Mayo starts off the club’s May celebrations in the Rathskeller. Executive Chef Kevin Isacsson and his culinary staff will be preparing made-to-order tacos while Food & Beverage Director Jerry Rodriguez and crew will have the Margaritas ready.
For the more adventurous, Jerry will put together tasting flights of tequila, a sure way to keep you going for the rest of the evening. No reservations are required, so come join us starting at 5:00 p.m.
Who knows what May will bring? Ditch Day! The only problem is no one knows when Ditch Day is. “Tomorrow,” a Senior will tell you. Ditch Day is when Undergrad Seniors leave campus and a trail of puzzles/stacks for the undergrads. Sometimes, Ditch Day happens during Alumni Weekend. This year, alums will start arriving the week of May 11 to celebrate Alumni Weekend from May 14 to 16. Maybe, just maybe, Ditch Day will be on one of these dates…
The biggest May celebration is Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10. The brunch at the club is the best way to celebrate with your Mom. Nothing in Pasadena compares to the buffet prepared by our culinary team. It is a real showcase of breakfast entrees, salads, main entrees and desserts. Make your reservation online any time of the day at http://www.athenaeumcaltech.com or call (626) 395-8282.
The Rath al Fresco opens Friday, May 22. The opening of the Rath al Fresco marks casual outdoor dining at the club. Members await its opening every year and so do we. See you on the lawn. Bar opens at 5:00pm.
I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club.
Marisu JimenezGeneral Manager
Easter Brunch
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Wine & Spirits Tasting- Tequila
Prime Rib Buffet
Rathskeller Special$6.95 Chile Verde Night
Prime Rib Buffet
Prime Rib Buffet
Prime Rib Buffet
Rathskeller Special$6.95 Chile Verde Night
International NightThailand
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinnerRathskeller Special$6.95 Burger Night
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special$6.95 Burger Night
Mother's Day Brunch
Institute Holiday
Athenaeum Closed
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta in the RathskellerRathskeller Special
$1.75 Fish Taco Night
International NightBayonne, FrancePrix Fixe Menu
available at dinnerRathskeller Special$6.95 Burger Night
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special$1.75 Fish Taco Night
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special $6.95 Philly Cheese
Steak Night
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special $6.95 Philly Cheese
Steak Night
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special $6.95 Pizza Night
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special $6.95 Pizza Night
Chef’s Cooking Class Local Fresh Seafood
Waitlist only
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Prix Fixe Menu available at dinner
Rathskeller Special $6.95 Pizza Night
RATH AL FRESCO GRAND
OPENING
R A T H A L F R E S C O
Rath al Fresco
Hors d’oeuvre Platters
Grilled Artichokes
Made to Order Pizza
Fish Tacos
Kobe Burgers
Beer Can Chicken
Freshly Cooked Lobster Roll
Athenaeum Mud Pie
House Made Pretzels with Cheese Sauce
Grilled Marinated Tofu Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Chicken Tostada
Garlic Fries
Pressed Cuban Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Burger
Grilled Swordfish
Asian Shrimp Satay with Papaya Salad
AL FRESCO PAST FAVORITES
SOME NEW FAVORITES
New MembersDr. Luciana Astiz
Mrs. Carolyn (Carly) Aviles
Mr. Sean Bailey
Prof. Rahul Basu
Dr. Alain Baudat
Mr. Neal Brodnik
Ms. Stephanie Coronel
Mr. Phillips Davis
Ms. Sabrina De Jaegher
Mr. Avo Demirjian
Ms. Erin Evans
Prof. Ali Hajimiri
Ms. Isabel Hildebrandt
Dr. Justin Kaderka
Prof. Dennis Lehmkuhl
Mrs. Jo Leonardo
Ms. Christina Lozonski
Mr. Michael Malek
Mr. Michael McCormick
Dr. M. Susan Melnik
Dr. David Michalak
Dr. Prashant Mishra
Dr. Christine Moran
Mrs. Elsa Payan-Velazquez
Mr. Mark Reinecke
Ms. Emily Schneider
Mr. George Sprague
Mr. Steven Talbot
Mr. Jan Van Bruggen
Mr. Paul Winter
Mr. Bryan Yoo
Prof. Yisong Yue
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Chilled Strawberry
Rhubarb Soup
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds rhubarb, trimmed of their
leaves and cut into 1/2 pieces
2 pints strawberries-sliced
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cinnamon stick
½ cup dry white wine
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 large mangoes
3 kiwis
2 navel oranges
5 mint sprigs
1. Put rhubarb and 1 pint of cleaned strawberries in a large saucepan with sugar, cinnamon stick and wine. Add 6 cups of water and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
2. Strain liquid through a sieve and add lemon juice. Cool. You should have about 6 to 7 cups. 3. Cut mangoes into 3/8 to 1/2-inch cubes. Peel kiwi, halve lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch thick crescents. Peel oranges and section, removing all membrane and pith. 4. Pour soup slowly into a large bowl, stopping before you get to the cloudy portion. You will have about 5 cups. Put one cup into each of 5 soup plates. Divide fruit equally among the plates so that it looks attractive. Put a mint sprig in the middle.
Directions
Serves 5Enjoy Cooking!
Executive Chef Kevin’s Recipe Corner
This soup is great as a first course on a hot day or as a dessert after a heavy meal.
CALTECH ARCHITECTURAL TOUR SERVICEA Special Service of the Caltech Women’s Club
THURSDAY, May 28 / 10:30 a.m.
The Caltech Women’s Club is pleased to announce the return of their monthly architectural tours of the campus. Tours last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and are open to the public. For more information, please contact
James Muro in Campus Programs at (626) 395-4656.
Caltech Playreaders: Theater of the Imagination64th Season: “Indiscretions” / Chair: Diana St. James ([email protected])
The Playreaders perform simply staged script-in-hand readings before an audience of Caltech/JPL friends, meeting six times during the academic year in The Athenaeum. No reservations needed for the reading, but if you plan to dine at The Athenaeum beforehand (reservations requested at 626/395-8282), you are most welcome to join the Playreaders Table, which is seated promptly at 6:00 p.m. to make the 8:00 p.m. curtain time.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, 8:00 P.M. Athenaeum Hall of AssociatesThe Underpants, by Steve Martin / Directed and Introduced by Doug Smith
Steve Martin incorporates sharp dialogue and inspired physical comedy in his hilarious adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s 1911 government-censored satire about a middle class German family. A pair of underpants sets the action in motion. The crucial drawstring snaps at a parade when young and attractive Louise Maske, in her enthusiasm to get a better look at the German king, jumps up and down one too many times. Her pompous husband fears Louise’s notoriety will jeopardize his reputation and government job.
THE ATHENAEUM ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION FUND (AAPF)
The AAPF Committee is led by two Caltech trustees, Ted
Jenkins and Steve Onderdonk, who agreed to match the first $40,000 of all donations from the AAPF fundraising mailing
in late 2014. Their generosity inspired our members and friends to give abundantly!
The AAPF is an endowment dedicated to the maintenance and restoration of The Athenaeum’s physical facilities. Donors to
the AAPF ensure that The Athenaeum will remain a vital part of the Caltech community, both now and into the future.
If you would like to make a donation, please mail your check to Marisu Jimenez, General Manager, at The Athenaeum, 551
South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106. Donation checks should be written to “The Athenaeum,” with the memo line indicating “AAPF.”
Thank you to each of the following donors to the AAPF
(as of February 13, 2015):
Mr. Michael Emerling Mr. B. Kipling Hagopian
Mr. Clayton LaBaw
Mr. Charles MaloneDr. Garrett PaineThe Wolf Family
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Mother’s Day BrunchSUNDAY, MAY 10
Seating every half hour from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.$52.50 per person / $57.00 per person after May 4
$28.00 for children ages 4-11; complimentary for children ages 3 and under
Orange, Apple and Cranberry JuicesHot Cocoa
Just Baked This MorningAthenaeum Scones with Crème Fraiche and Lemon Curd
Carrot Nut and Blueberry Cream Muffins, Assorted Bagels and Cream Cheese
Assorted Croissants, Apple Strudel, Bear ClawsRustic Breads
Chilled Spring PlattersCucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Feta and Red Onion
Japanese Eggplant and Tofu SaladKale Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and
Herbed Anchovy DressingFresh Spring Fruit Display
Garbanzos, Chorizo, Peppers, and QuesoCurried Chicken with Mango Chutney Salad
Thai Calamari Salad
Seafood SelectionsMexican Gulf Shrimp, King Crab Legs, Oysters on the Half Shell
Hot Smoked Honey Salmon
Eggs and ThingsRoasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Quiche
Frittata Skillet with Olives, Sun Dried Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella
Chicken Cranberry Spinach SausageMaple Pepper BaconLyonnaise Potatoes
Omelets Made To OrderMushrooms, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Herbs, Peppers,
Ham, Bacon Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheeses
Belgian Waffle and Pancake BarFreshly made waffles and pancakes with apple raisin compote,
fresh berries, caramel bananas, whipped cream and maple syrup
Entrees Du JourSalt and Pepper Roast Prime Ribs of Beef
Caribbean Spiced Roast Leg of LambSeafood Stuffed Sole with Lobster Sauce
Moroccan Grilled Chicken with Ginger GlazeGrilled Asparagus with Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese
Roast Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Sea Salt
Kids KornerMacaroni and Cheese, Angus Beef Sliders
Chicken Fingers, Tater Tots
Sweet TreatsCream Puff Swans and Chocolate Eclairs
Macaroons, Pineapple Rum Rice Pudding, Homemade Marshmallows
Assorted Dipped StrawberriesMini Crème Brûlée, Assorted Gourmet Pastries
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Red Velvet CakeHomemade Ice Creams and Sorbets
International Nights 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour
$34.00 per person
Bayonne, France
MONDAY, MAY 4
Bayonne Ham and Sheep’s Milk Terrine
Arugula, artichokes, espelette aioli, apple cider vinaigrette
Cassoulet
White bean casserole, Merguez sausage, duck confit, pancetta
Chocolate Tasting
Chocolate caramel tart, chocolate banana dome, chocolate ice cream
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ThailandMONDAY, MAY 18
Tom Yum Soup
Fried spring roll
Panang Shrimp Curry
Bell peppers, eggplant, Asian broccoli, lime coconut rice
Ruam Mit
Thai tea ice cream
Cinco De MayoTUESDAY, MAY 5
4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tacos Made to Order
$1.65/each
Pork Pastor, Crispy Fish, Carne Asada,
Chile Rajas and Mushroom
With assorted salsas and condiments
Nachos $4.40
With steak or chicken $7.70
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CHEF’S COOKING CLASS Food & Wine Pairings
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
INTERNATIONAL NIGHTSMONDAY, JUNE 8 - Provence
MONDAY, JUNE 22 – Germany
LOBSTER NIGHTFRIDAY, JUNE 26
FAMILY NIGHT- Magic NightMONDAY JUNE 29
Coming in June
551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106http://athenaeum.caltech.edu
Athenaeum Administration and StaffChair, Board of GovernorsGARY LORDEN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-4349Email: [email protected]
Chair, House CommitteePETER DERVAN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-6002Email: [email protected]
General ManagerMARISU JIMENEZ, CCMPhone: (626) 395-8260Email: [email protected]
Executive ChefKEVIN ISACSSON, CECPhone: (626) 395-8293Email: [email protected]
Director, Fiscal OperationsKAREN HARMON, CPAPhone: (626) 395-8267Email: [email protected]
Director, Food & BeverageJERRY RODRIGUEZPhone: (626) 395-8261Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director, Food & BeverageMURILLO MIRANDA, JR.Phone: (626) 395-8209Email: [email protected]
Manager, Club DiningDEXTER JEREMIAHPhone: (626) 395-8205Email: [email protected]
Director, Private & Club EventsVICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCEPhone: (626) 395-8264Email: [email protected]
Manager, Private & Club EventsKATHY WINTERROWDPhone: (626) 395-8206Email: [email protected]
Manager, Private & Club EventsBONNIE WEILERPhone: (626) 395-8263Email: [email protected]
Director, Hotel Operations & MembershipMARGARET McVEY THOMASPhone: (626) 395-8271Email: [email protected]
Membership & Guest Relations CoordinatorLAURA DENENHOLZPhone: (626) 395-8266Email: [email protected]
Lunch and Dinner Reservations,Special Events Reservations(626) 395-8282
Front Desk & Guest RoomReservationsPhone: (626) 395-8200Fax: (626) 795-0869
Dining Room ScheduleBreakfast
Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Lunch
Monday to Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Dinner
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Prime Rib BuffetEvery Wednesday Evening
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.(Non-beef options are always available)
Hayman LoungeBar Service
Monday to Thursday: 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Food Service
Monday to Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.Thursday & Friday: food service available
until 9:00 p.m.
Rathskeller
Rath Al Fresco begins May 22Bar Service:
Monday - Thursday: 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday: bar services available until 10:00 p.m.
Food Service:Monday - Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: food service available until 9:00 p.m.