A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM n THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

FEBRUARY 2012

Reservations

Breakfast, Lunch,

Dinner and Special Events

(626) 395-8282

Hotel Rooms(626) 395-8200

551 South Hill AvenuePasadena, CA 91106

A Platinum Club of America

The Athenaeum

will be closed for

breakfast, lunch, and

dinner on Monday,

February 20, 2012 in

observance of the

President’s Day Holiday.

Continental breakfast will be offered to our hotel guests from 7:30 a.m.

to 9:30 a.m.

International NightsInternational Nights are the perfect way to explore the culinary world without

leaving town. Join us for these special dining experiences. International prix-fixe dinners are available in addition to á la carte dinner. See menus on page 5

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 – Costa RicaMONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 – ThailandSeating from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour$25.00 per person

Winemaker DinnerTrefethen

The Athenaeum welcomes Trefethen Family Vineyards for an intimate winemaker dinner.

This family-owned, Napa Valley winery is dedicated to their passion of winemaking and crafting fine wines that rival the best in the world. It is this family's legacy and commitment to quality, which has led Trefethen to earn a diverse range of award-winning varietal, blended and reserve wines. Join us for a five-course dinner featuring exclusive wine pairings of this notable winery. Visit our website for event menu http://athenaeum.caltech.edu

FRIDAY, MARCH 26:30 p.m. Reception7:00 p.m. Dinner$110.00 per person

Chef’s Cooking ClassChocolate

Learn how Chef Kevin turns chocolate into irresistible

desserts. You may even get to take home some goodies for your friends, or maybe just for yourself. Enjoy a sit-down lunch with wine, following the class. See menu on page 5.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1110:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly)$80.00 per person

Wine Cellar DinnerThe Athenaeum's Food & Beverage Director, Jerry Rodriguez hosts

this intimate dinner party in the club’s private wine cellar. Guests will get to experience premium wine selections to accompany each menu course prepared by our Executive Chef, Kevin Isacsson. Reservations are limited for this exclusive event. See menu on page 5.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 106:30 p.m. Reception7:00 p.m. Dinner $175.00 per person

Valentine's Dinner Dance Escape the crowds of local eateries and opt for the personal and romantic atmosphere

of The Athenaeum this Valentine’s Day. Treat your loved one to an enjoyable evening, dining by candle light with musical entertainment and dancing. Extend the evening by staying overnight in one of our standard rooms or hotel suites. Hotel reservations are to be booked separately. See menu on page 5.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour

$65.00 / $75.00 / $80.00

Carnaval The exciting rhythms of samba, the eccentric costumes of beautiful parade dancers, and the exotic flavors of Portuguese cuisine are brought to The

Athenaeum for this evening buffet. For one night, the celebration of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnaval ignites The Athenaeum for a festive evening to be enjoyed with friends and family. See menu on page 5.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

$45.00 per person, includes 2 drinks

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Employees of the Month: December 2011

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR:

2011

(Marisu’s Message Corner)

Holidays at the Athenaeum

MICHELLE GECOSOMichelle Gecoso is one of the friendly faces and cheerful voices in Guest Relations at the Front Desk. She has worked at The Athenaeum for

six years and is a previous Employee of the Month. She and her husband have two sons. Michelle likes to spend time with her family; they enjoy watching movies and going to the mall.

JOSE LUIS RODRIGUEZJose Luis Rodriguez has been a valued cook in The Athenaeum’s kitchen for six years. He has been married for

25 years to his wife, Maria. They have two grown daughters. Outside of work, Jose Luis is a fan of the Mexican soccer team Chivas and enjoys watching their games.

MIGUEL PEREZMiguel Perez has worked at The Athenaeum for about 15 years and is currently Lead Server/Captain. He works hard to organize everything in the morning,

so that the club is ready for the day. He has been married for 20 years and has 3 children. In his free time, Miguel enjoys spending time with his children and playing baseball.

JESUS DE LA TORRE

Jesus has been at The Athenaeum since 1998. Since then, he has been a much relied

upon dining room server. Jesus has previously been Employee of the Month (four times) and Employee of the Year (once). He spends his time away from The Ath with his

wife of 17 years and their three children.

Roses are red,Violets are blue,Sugar is sweet,And so are you.

When February comes around, our thoughts usually turn to the 14th of the month — Valentine’s Day. According to Wikipedia, the first recorded association of Valentine’s Day with romantic love is found in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Parlement of Foules. The poem was written to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia. A treaty providing for their marriage was signed on May 2, 1381. They were both only 15 years old when they married eight months later.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at The Athenaeum. We will have dinner and dancing and a selection of entrées to enjoy the evening. And, dance cheek to cheek with your sweetheart in between courses or after dinner. The perfect evening awaits. All you need to do is call (626) 395-8282 to make your reservations.

Cooking with chocolate as the main ingredient has now been a tradition for the February Chef ’s Cooking Class. Learn how to make chocolate part of a savory Mexican favorite sauce — mole; and desserts galore — chocolate truffles, chocolate caramel tart, chocolate peanut butter pie, chocolate chili ice cream and chocolate soufflé. The Chef ’s Cooking Class is scheduled on Saturday, February 11.

We celebrate the Carnaval of Brazil on Friday, February 17. This is an annual festival held forty-six days before Easter. The term “carnaval” from carnelevare, to remove meat, symbolizes the Christian or Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat during Lent. So, Carnaval, is the celebration prior to the abstinence from meat. We will have Brazilian dancers along with the traditional Brazilian dishes that our culinary team will prepare for the evening. A sampling includes – fejioada (stew of beans with beef and pork), frango con quiabo (chicken with okra), Brazilian salpicao (chicken salad), moqueca (traditional Brazilian seafood stew) and churrasco (an assortment of grilled meats). It will be a fun evening, so make your reservations today.

Back by popular demand, our wine cellar dinner makes a comeback on Friday, February 10. Seating is limited so call early to secure your place.

Our culinary travels take us to Costa Rica on Monday, February 6 and Thailand on Monday, February 27 for international nights on Mondays.

We wish to thank all the members who participated in our passport program. Your continued support makes the Athenaeum truly vibrant.

I look forward to seeing you at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club.

Marisu JimenezGeneral Manager

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Executive Chef Kevin’s Recipe Corner

Enjoy Cooking!

Valentine’s Chocolate Cake

DirectionsIngredients

Caltech PlayreadersTheater of the Imagination

The 61st Season: Lies and Deception“The Real Thing” by Tom Stoppard

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 at 8:00 p.m.The Athenaeum – Hall of Associates

Join the Caltech Playreaders as they entertain audiences with an intimate script reading performance. Enjoy the added

experience of dinner at The Athenaeum. Playreaders dinner is available before the show at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are not needed for the reading but are recommended for the dinner.

Please call to reserve at (626) 395-8282.

Caltech Architectural Tour Service THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

10:30 a.m.

CATS, a special service of the Caltech Women’s Club, is pleased to announce architectural tours of the campus. Tours last approximately, 1½ to 2 hours and are open to the public. For more information, contact Susan Gray in the Office of

Communications at (626) 395-6328.

Athenaeum WeddingAlice Shapley and Edwin

Schauble were married on Sunday,

October 30th, 2011 on the Olive

Terrace, followed by a joyous

and sunshine-filled afternoon

of cocktails, lunch, and dancing

at The Athenaeum. The couple

were both graduate students at

Caltech, Alice in Astronomy and

Edwin in Geology. Alice and Edwin overlapped for several

years in graduate school and remember seeing each other

around campus. However, it was not until much later that

they actually met at the wedding of another pair of former

Caltech Astronomy and Geology graduate students. Alice

and Edwin are now both professors at UCLA. Alice studies

how galaxies form and evolve, while Edwin uses isotopes to

study ancient environments. Included among their guests

were many Caltechers past, present (and future).

Serves 8-10

12 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1⅓ cups granulated sugar

½ cup bourbon or brandy

2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into

10 pieces, at room temperature

5 large eggs, at room temperature

1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 pint fresh raspberries

1 pint heavy cream, whipped

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9 inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment or waxed paper; butter the paper. Put the cake pan in a shallow roasting pan and set aside until needed.2. Put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and keep close at hand. 3. In a 2 quart sauce pan mix 1 cup of the sugar and the bourbon and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately pour the hot syrup over the chocolate and stir with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. 4. Piece by piece, stir the butter into the chocolate mixture. Make certain that each piece of butter is melted before you add another. 5. Put the eggs and the remaining third cup of sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until the eggs thicken slightly. Beating with the whisk, add the eggs (slowly) to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well blended. Gently whisk in the flour.6. Pour and scrape the batter into the prepared pan, running your spatula over the top to smooth it. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come about one inch up the sides of the cake pan. Bake the cake for exactly 30 minutes, at which point the top will have a thin, dry crust. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.7. Remove the cake pan from its water bath, wipe the pan dry, and cover the top of the cake with a sheet of plastic wrap. Invert the cake onto a flat plate, peel off the parchment, and quickly but gently invert again onto a serving platter; remove the plastic.8. Cut the cake into 8-10 portions and serve with fresh raspberries and whipped cream.

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• February 2012 • SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller Fried Chicken Night $6

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller Fried Chicken Night $6

Wine Cellar Dinner

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Kobe Sliders Night $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Kobe Sliders Night $6

Carnaval

Rathskeller Kobe Sliders Night $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Philly Steak Sandwich

Night $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Philly Steak Sandwich

Night $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Kobe Sliders Night $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Philly Steak Sandwich

Night $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Philly Steak Sandwich

Night $6

Valentine's Dinner Dance

Rathskeller Taco Night $2

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Taco Night $2

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Taco Night $2

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Taco Night $2

Institute Holiday

Athenaeum Closed

International Nights: Costa Rica

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Monday Night

Burgers $6

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Monday Night

Burgers $6

International Nights: Thailand

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26 27 28 29

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller Fried Chicken Night $6

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller Fried Chicken Night $6

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller Fried Chicken Night $6

Chef's Cooking Class

Chocolate

Winemaker DinnerTrefethen

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

Prime Rib BuffetWEDNESDAYS

International NightsMONDAY, MARCH 12 – IrelandMONDAY, MARCH 26 – Alsace

St. Patrick’s Day SpecialsFRIDAY, MARCH 16

4:30 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.RATHSKELLER

Chef’s Cooking Class: Paella & Tapas

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Coming in March

Prix-Fixe DinnerAvailable

Rathskeller Monday Night

Burgers $6

New MembersMr. Geoffrey BeckMs. Kristen BrownDr. Marina ChenMr. Bo ChenMs. Sunita DarbeMr. Mark HarfoucheMr. Thomas Heavey

Ms. Ling-Jen HuangMr. Ran HuoMr. Ryan HurleyProf. Myles JacksonMr. Roberto JooProf. Todd KaplanDr. Marin Kobilarov

Ms. Joanna KolodziejskaMr. Brian LawrenceMr. George LeeMr. Harold MartinLourdes McKimMr. William MitchellMr. David Muhs

Ms. Elizabeth RandallDr. Taiichi ShikamaDr. & Mrs. Don SmithProf. Peggy ThompsonMr. Benjamin UyMr. J. Dale WilliamsonMr. Xida Zheng

Athenaeum Tennis CourtsDid you know The Athenaeum has three professional clay tennis courts available to our members? Simply call the Athenaeum front desk at 626-395-8200 to reserve play times. The hourly rate is $5.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour for lights if playing in the evening.

Each court is limited to four people at any one time. We also ask members and their guests to be courteous and sensitive to other players on adjacent courts. Children are welcome to play under the supervision of their parents. Please make sure the gates are securely closed when you leave. Since we do not have attendants on the courts, we truly appreciate your adherence to the honor system on the courts.

If you have any questions on the above, please contact Margaret Thomas at margaret.thomas@caltech.edu or at (626) 395-8200.

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International Nights Seating from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

seating every half hour$25.00 per person

Costa RicaMONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Costa Rican TapasPatacones, hearts of palm salad, picadillo

Prawn CasadoGallo pinto, cabbage salad, pickled red onions, fried potatoes

Grilled marinated prawns

Tres Leches Cake

h ThailandMONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Ginger, Coconut and Chicken SoupFried spring roll

Stir Fried Beef in Oyster SauceMushrooms, ginger, garlic, lime coconut rice

Fried BananasCoconut lemongrass ice cream

TraditionalFeijoadaBrazilian White RiceButter Beans with LinguicaBrazilian Style Collard GreensFrango con QuiaboPlantains

SeafoodMoquecaStuffed CrabArroz de PolvoGrouper Baked in Banana Leaf

SaladsHearts of Palm with TomatoMarinated MushroomsBrazilian SalpicaoCuscuzTropical Fruit

DessertChocolate Coffee MousseBrazilian PaveCinnamon Rice PuddingPapaya CreamCocadasBanana Pie

Drink SpecialsBatida de MaracujàCaipirinhaLeite de OnçaRabo-de-galoXingu Black Lager

CarnavalFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / $45.00 per person, includes 2 drinks

ChurrascoAssorted Grilled Meats Carved to Order

V alentine's Dinner Dance TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour

Amuse BoucheOyster Rockefeller Soup

Prosciutto cracker and crisp oyster

AppetizerMarinated Grouper Carpaccio, Artichoke Salad and Crab Beignet

Roasted beets, arugula and citrus vinaigretteSauvignon Blanc, Hanna, Russian River, 2010

EntréesPancetta Wrapped Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail

Winter vegetables, chanterelle mushrooms, vadouvan potato, red wine sauce

Cabernet Sauvignon, Orin Swift, Palermo, Napa, 2009 - $80.00

Poultry TrioTomato pancetta stuffed quail with butternut squash puree, lacquered squab breast with fig compote and white asparagus, rosemary orange Muscovy duck breast with wild rice pancake and huckleberry sauce

Pinot Noir, Spell, Barton, Russian River, 2008 - $75.00

Olive Thyme Crusted Wild Sea Bass and Diver ScallopsLeek fennel ragout, tapenade, polenta with melted tomatoes,

fontina and parsleyChardonnay, Laguna, Russian River, 2009 - $75.00

Warm Potato Confit & Wild Mushroom NapoleonRagout of tomato and lentils, pinot noir jus

Pinot Gris, Breggo, Anderson Valley, 2009 - 65.00

DessertValentines Baked Alaska

Champagne cake, strawberry gelato, passion fruit sauceSparkling Wine, Schramsberg, Demi-Sec, North Coast, 2007

FOOD ONLY $65 – $80 PER PERSONWINE PAIRINGS ABOVE AT $36 PER PERSON

Wine Cellar Dinner FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner$175.00 per person

Truffle Crusted Diver ScallopKing Crab Risotto, Vanilla, Preserved Lemon

White Blend, Peter Michael, Coeur à Coeur, Knight’s Valley, 2007

Sunchoke BisqueConfit Tomato, Parmesan Croquette

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Clos du Papes, Rhone, 2007

Roasted Squab Breast with Spaetzlepersimmons, foie gras, grapes and squab jus

Pinot Noir, Kosta Browne, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma, 2009

Prime Rib Two WaysPrime Rib Eye and Braised, Truffled Gnocci and Cheese,

Bone Marrow Red Wine SauceCabernet Sauvignon, Hundred Acre, Kayli Morgan, Napa, 2004

Bleu CheesecakePear Sorbet, Candied Pecans

Sauternes, Chateau Sudurait, Premier Cru Classé, 2007

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYPASADENA, CA 91125

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Athenaeum Administration and Staff

551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106http://athenaeum.caltech.edu

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Chair, Board of GovernorsGARY LORDENPhone: (626) 395-4349Email: glorden@caltech.edu

Chair, House CommitteeMARIANNE BRONNERPhone: (626) 395-3355Email: mbronner@caltech.edu

General ManagerMARISU JIMENEZ, CCMPhone: (626) 395-8260Email: marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu

Executive ChefKEVIN ISACSSON, CECPhone: (626) 395-8293Email: kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu

Director, Fiscal OperationsKAREN HARMON, CPAPhone: (626) 395-8267Email: karen.harmon@caltech.edu

Director, Food & BeverageJERRY RODRIGUEZPhone: (626) 395-8261Email: jerry.rodriguez@caltech.edu

Assistant Director, Food & BeverageMURILLO MIRANDA, JR.Phone: (626) 395-8209Email: murillo.miranda@caltech.edu

Club Dining ManagerDEXTER JEREMIAHPhone: (626) 395-8205Email: dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu

Director, Private & Club EventsVICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCEPhone: (626) 395-8264Email: victoria.hidalgo@caltech.edu

Manager, Private EventsDIOR CHASE Phone: (626) 395-8263 Email: dior.chase@caltech.edu

Manager, Private & Club EventsMILKO RIVERAPhone: (626) 395-8206Email: milko.rivera@caltech.edu

Director, Hotel Operations & MembershipMARGARET McVEY THOMASPhone: (626) 395-8271Email: margaret.thomas@caltech.edu

Membership & Guest Relations CoordinatorLESLIE O'DELLPhone: (626) 395-8266Email: leslie.odell@caltech.edu

Lunch and Dinner Reservations,Special Events Reservations(626) 395-8282

Front Desk & Guest RoomReservationsPhone: (626) 395-8200Fax: (626) 795-0869

Dining Room ScheduleLunch & Dinner Reservations

(626) 395-8282Breakfast

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 Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Food Service

Monday to Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

RathskellerMonday to Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bar open until 9:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. on Fridays)