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

MAY 2016

Reservations

Breakfast, Lunch,

Dinner and Special Events

http://athenaeum.caltech.edu

(626) 395-8282

Hotel Rooms(626) 395-8200

551 South Hill AvenuePasadena, CA 91106

A Platinum Club of America

Chef's Cooking Classes

Chef Kevin welcomes you back into The Athenaeum

kitchen for an afternoon of education that will hone your culinary skills. Chef's Cooking Classes provide informative, hands-on preparation and cooking lessons, followed by a class luncheon, with instructional recipe booklets to take home. Class size is limited to 16 people. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; hair should be tied back.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 – Cooking with Shellfish (please see menu on page 5.)

SATURDAY JUNE 4 – Moroccan Cuisine (please see menu on website.)

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) $88.00 per person

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 our á la carte dinner. (Please see menus on page 5.)

MONDAY, MAY 9 – Paris BistroMONDAY, MAY 23 – MoroccoSeating every half hour from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.$35.00 per person

Wine & Spirits Tasting - TequilaThe smooth and spicy flavors of tequila are explored at this exclusive tasting event. Enjoy multiple tequila selections

paired with some tasty small bites from Mexico. (Please see tequila selections on the website.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 - 6:30 p.m. $33.00 per person

MEMORIAL DAY

The Athenaeum will be closed for breakfast,

lunch, and dinner on Monday, May 30, 2016 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 of taste buds, treat Mom to

a delicious meal surrounded by those who cherish her. (Please see menu on page 5)

SUNDAY, MAY 8Seating every half hour from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

$52.50 per person

$57.00 per person after May 2$28.00 for children ages 4-11;

complimentary for children aged 3 and under

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 the website)

THURSDAY, MAY 5 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Rath Al Fresco is back at its perfect locale under the trees. Our most popular dining

experience returns to the lawn on Friday, May 27!

Bar Service: Monday-Friday, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Food Service: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 - 8:45 p.m. Friday, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Employee of the Month

March 2016

James Garmon(Marisu’s Message Corner)

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The biggest celebration of the month is Mother’s Day. Ask any member who has been to the Mother’s Day brunch, and they will tell you it is the best in Pasadena. So, make your reservation now for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8.

Last February 3rd, we broke ground for the Rath al Fresco Pavilion and Gardens. The start of the actual work began on Tuesday, February 23rd, when the concrete slab bordering the club’s herb garden was broken to pieces. The loud roar of the truck and the thunder coming from the machinery to break the slab was music to my ears. We are on our way! The entire area was cleared of all the small bushes and the herb garden had to be relocated.

The pictures below will tell the story.

To see more photos and keep abreast of the progress, please visit The Athenaeum website (athenaeum.caltech.edu), select “Dining”, followed “Rath Al Fresco”, and then “Rath Al Fresco Pavilion Construction Update.”

The Rath al Fresco opens Friday, May 27 this year. 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

Our employee of the month for March 2016 is James Garmon. James has been with The Athenaeum for three and a half years and this is his first time being honored as employee of the month.

James was born and raised in San Francisco. He later moved to Las Vegas where he worked as a cook at Caesar’s Palace, Carol’s Restaurant, and Club Fortune. After many years of living in Las Vegas, James moved to Los Angeles to be closer to family. As The Athenaeum’s Lead Steward, James is responsible for maintaining the club’s china, glass, & silver. James’ positive attitude and willingness to work hard make him the best choice as our March Employee of the Month.

James and his wife Angela, have two children: Se’maj (3) and James II (2). James also enjoys working on his two vintage cars; a 1977 ACM Gremlin and a 1981 Buick Regal.

Congratulations, James, on a job well done!

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New MembersMs. Allison AkagiMr. Ilia BensonMr. David BrownDr. Hsiuchen ChenProf. Clifford CheungMr. Jesse CrawfordDr. Alberto De La Torre Duran

Mr. Kazunori KawasakiMr. Christopher LewisMr. Chaitanya MalladiMs. Tanaz MozafariDr. Shouleh NikzadDr. Jae ParkMr. Kenneth ShimizuProf. Matthew Shum

Dr. Simon SlutskyMs. Heather SteeleMr. Mike TrebizoProf. Joan ValentineMr. Joshua WienschMs. Winnie WongDr. James Zhu

Caltech Playreaders: Theater of the Imagination

65th Season: “The Price of Ambition” 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 3, 2016, 8:00 P.M. The Athenaeum Hall of The Associates

Quartet, by Ronald HarwoodDirected and introduced by Ashley Stroupe

Three former opera singers are sitting on the terrace of a retirement home for musicians. Reginald is reading. Wilfred is chuckling about sex. Cissy is listening to music. They face the indignities of aging with the jaunty motto NSP, “no self-pity.”

Once upon a time, the three often performed with a famed quartet. The annual concert celebrating Verdi’s birthday is

looming, will this group ever sing together again?”

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Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller Special $7.50 Chicken &

Waffles Night

Wine & Spirits Tasting- Tequila

Prime Rib Buffet


Waffles Night

Prime Rib Buffet


Waffles Night

Prime Rib Buffet


Waffles Night

Prime Rib Buffet

Rath al Fresco

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller Special$1.75 Fish Taco Night








Rath al Fresco


Rath al Fresco


Rath al Fresco

International Night Paris Bistro

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR Rathskeller Special$7.50 Burger Night

International Night Morocco



Institute Holiday Athenaeum Closed



Rathskeller Special$7.50 Philly Cheese

Steak Night


Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in the Rathskeller


Rathskeller Special$7.50 Pizza Night

Rath al FrescoGrand Opening








Steak Night

Chef’s Cooking Class Cooking with Shellfish

Chef’s Cooking Class Moroccan Cuisine



Steak Night

Mother’s Day Brunch

CALTECH ARCHITECTURAL TOUR SERVICE

A Special Service of the Caltech Women’s Club

THURSDAY, MAY 26 / 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.

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Summer Celebration Package priced at $140.00 per person

An Inclusive Food & Beverage Package

Summer 3-Course Dinner Menus starting at $61.50 per person

Features a variety of dinner and bar options

Summer BBQ BuffetsOffered for cocktail receptions or buffet dinners

with bar package optionsReception menu prices starting at $25.00

Dinner menu price starting at $40.00

Summer Theme BuffetsItalian, Southwestern and Mediterranean themed buffets

Offered for cocktail reception or buffet dinner with bar package optionsReception menu price starting at $30.00Dinner menu price starting at $45.00

For more information and pricing, contact Private Events at (626) 395-8280.

Private Events Summer Specials

For events from July 1, 2016 thru September 30, 2016

Applies only to new reservations booked after April 15, 2016

On March 14, 2016, Jacob Good (PhD candidate in Chemistry) and Marissa Casados celebrated their first wedding anniversary – yes, they were married on Einstein’s birthday last year on pi day (3.14.15) at The Athenaeum. To memorialize their very special wedding, Marissa and Jacob decided that it was better to give than receive; they contributed to The Athenaeum’s building projects with a gift of $4,000. “We know it's not much but we hope that we will be able to continue contributing for many years. The Athenaeum is truly the most beautiful place in the world and we are so happy and grateful for the memories we got to make on our big day. Cheers to building more memories and to building a phenomenal new space at our beloved home away from home!” We would like to congratulate Dr. Jacob Good who successfully defended his thesis on March 18! We are very grateful for the thoughtful and generous gift from this wonderful young couple and wish Jacob our best as he prepares to officially receive his doctorate degree this June.

- Ann Rho, Senior Director for Principal Gifts

Member Profile - Young Couple’s Special Wedding Gift to The Athenaeum

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International Nights5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour / $35.00 per person

Mother’s Day BrunchSUNDAY, MAY 8

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. seating every half hour$52.50 for adults / $28.00 for children (4-11 yrs.)

Complimentary for toddlers (3 yrs. & under)$57 for adults for late reservations after May 2

Orange, Apple and Cranberry Juices

Just Baked This MorningAthenaeum Scones with Crème Fraîche and Lemon Curd

Assorted Mini Muffins, Assorted Bagels and Cream Cheese Filled Croissants, Apple Strudel, Bear Claws

Rustic BreadsHot Cocoa

Chilled Spring PlattersHeirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh MozzarellaChili Fried Tofu with Scallions and Cashews

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Herbed Anchovy DressingFresh Spring Fruit Display

Garbanzos, Chorizo, Peppers, and QuesoHouse-Made Pickled Vegetable Bar

Thai Calamari Salad

Seafood SelectionsMexican Gulf Shrimp, King Crab Legs, Oysters on the Half Shell

Smoked Salmon

Eggs and ThingsLinguica and Applewood Smoked Bacon

Roast Fingerling Potatoes with Thyme and Garlic Turkey Hash with Creole Tomato Grits,

Eggs Benedict on Croissants

Omelets Made To OrderMushrooms, Tomato, Green Onions, Herbs, Peppers, Ham,

Bacon, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese

Belgian Waffle and Pancake Bar Freshly made waffles and pancakes with apple raisin compote, fresh berries, caramel bananas, whipped cream and maple syrup

Entreés Du JourSalt and Pepper Roast Prime Ribs of Beef

Honey-Spiced Glazed Smoked HamSeafood Stuffed Sole with Lobster Sauce

Moroccan Grilled Chicken with Ginger GlazeRoasted Squashes with Tomatoes, Onion and Garlic

Orechiette with Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Herbs and Parmesan Sauce

Kids KornerMacaroni and Cheese, Angus Beef Sliders

Chicken Fingers, Tater Tots

Sweet TreatsCream Puffs and Chocolate Eclairs

Pineapple Rum Rice Pudding, Mini CupcakesMini Crème Brulee, Assorted Gourmet Pastries

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Lemon Raspberry CakeHomemade Ice Creams and Sorbets

Chef’s Cooking ClassCooking with Shellfish

SATURDAY, MAY 1410:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm

10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 am Class (begins promptly)

$88.00 per person

Oyster Tasting

Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad

Mussels with Mustard Sauce and Frites

Grilled Octopus with Squid Ink Risotto

Lobster and Scallops with Celery Root Purée and Shellfish Foam

Chef's Cooking Classes provide informative, hands-on preparation and cooking lessons, followed by a class luncheon, with instructional recipe booklets to take home. Please wear

comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; hair should be tied back.

Paris BistroMONDAY, MAY 9

Duck Confit

Lyonnaise salad, frisée, lardons, crouton, poached egg, dijon vinaigrette

Steak Frites

flat iron steak, brandy peppercorn sauce, garlic frites, haricots verts

Paris Brest

pâte à choux, maple cream, fresh berries

lMorocco

MONDAY, MAY 23

Chicken Bastillalebni, taboulleh

Braised Lamb Shank with CouscousMoroccan spices, preserved lemon, eggplant, olives

M’hannchaorange honey ice cream

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Athenaeum Administration and Staff

Coming in March

Chef's Cooking Class

Saturday, March 8

Mediterranean Seafood

International Nights

Monday, March 10: Oaxaca

Monday, March 24: Morocco

Chair, 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, Food & BeverageJERRY RODRIGUEZPhone: (626) 395-8261Email: [email protected]

Manager, BanquetsDEXTER JEREMIAHPhone: (626) 395-8205Email: [email protected]

Director, Club Events & Special ProjectsVICTORIA 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.

RathskellerBar 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.

CHEF’S COOKING CLASSMoroccan CuisineSATURDAY, JUNE 4

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

Bologna, ItalyMONDAY, JUNE 6

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

Catalonia, SpainMONDAY, JUNE 20

LOBSTER NIGHTFRIDAY, JUNE 24

FAMILY NIGHTMagic Night

MONDAY JUNE 27

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