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 (saintj@caltech.edu)

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: glorden@caltech.edu

Chair, House CommitteePETER DERVAN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-6002Email: dervan@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

Manager, Club DiningDEXTER JEREMIAHPhone: (626) 395-8205Email: dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu

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

Manager, Private & Club EventsKATHY WINTERROWDPhone: (626) 395-8206Email: kathy.winterrowd@caltech.edu

Manager, Private & Club EventsBONNIE WEILERPhone: (626) 395-8263Email: bonnie.weiler@caltech.edu

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

Membership & Guest Relations CoordinatorLAURA DENENHOLZPhone: (626) 395-8266Email: laura.denenholz@caltech.edu

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.