The Update. Easter Brunch SUNDAY, APRIL 16. Chef s Cooking Class: French Bistro. International Nights. St. Patrick s Day

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1 The Update The Athenaeum MARCH 2017 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY St. Patrick s Day Friday, March 17 Don t miss the St. Patrick s Day specials available in the Rathskeller. Annual Membership Dues Increase The Athenaeum annual 5% dues increase will become effective April 1, 2017 and will be reflected on your April statement. Thank you very much for your continued support. Reservations Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special Events athenaeum.caltech.edu (626) Hotel Rooms (626) South Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA Chef s Cooking Class: French Bistro Chef Kevin welcomes you back into the Athenaeum kitchen for an afternoon of education that will hone your culinary skills, featuring French Bistro cuisine. Wine will be served with lunch. (Please see menu on website.) SATURDAY, MARCH 11 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Registration 10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) $92.00 per person International Nights International 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 7.) MONDAY, MARCH 13 Belfast MONDAY, MARCH 27 Barcelona Seating every half hour, 5:30 8:30 p.m. $35.00 per person St. Patrick s Day Celebrate St. Patrick s Day in the Rathskeller to guarantee you get the best whether you are Irish or not. Join us for corned beef & cabbage, pitchers of beer, and flights of Irish whiskey. FRIDAY, MARCH 17 Bar Service: 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food Service: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Easter Brunch Don't wait too long to make your Easter Brunch reservations! You will not want to miss all the wonderful dishes our culinary team is preparing for brunch. Three Easter egg hunts will be held for the children with Golden Egg treasures hidden away! The Easter Bunny will join us to hand out candy and pose for pictures. (Please see menu on page 7.) SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Seating every half hour from 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. $55.00 per person / $59.00 per person after April 10 $31.00 for children aged 4-11; complimentary for children aged 3 and under 3 EASTER EGG HUNTS 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:30 p.m. Children must bring their own Easter basket. At each hunt, prizes will be awarded to every child who finds one of the twelve Golden Eggs. The egg hunt is for Athenaeum members and their guests only. Only children with brunch reservations are eligible for the golden egg prizes.

2 Employee of the Month January 2017 Gustavo Gonzalez Our Employee of the Month for January 2017 is Gustavo Gonzalez. Gustavo has worked at The Athenaeum for 18 years. Gustavo is a valued member of The Athenaeum steward team. His primary job responsibilities include setting up event buffets and maintaining and polishing kitchen equipment. Gustavo s precision and diligence make him the best choice for Employee of the Month. Gustavo and his wife Lourdes have been married for 23 years and live in Pasadena with their five children. The Gonzales family enjoys going to Dodger stadium to take in the beautiful view and enjoy Dodger dogs. Congratulations Gustavo, on a job well done! 2016 Employee of the Year Michelle Gecoso Our Employee of the Year for 2016, Michelle Gecoso, has been with The Athenaeum for ten years. Michelle is originally from Manila, Philippines where she studied Architecture in college. After living in Saipan for 11 years, Michelle moved to the United States in Michelle was a familiar face at the Front Desk for nine years before moving into Accounts Payable and Payroll in July Michelle and her husband Donald have two sons; Matthew Dominic, who graduated with honors from Cal Poly Pomona s School of Engineering and Darren who is a high school senior. Michelle's extraordinary customer service skills and attention to detail made her the right choice for Employee of the Year. Congratulations, Michelle, on a job a well done! Spring is In the Air As I write this column, it is about 71 degrees outside, the sun is out and it is a magnificent day to take a stroll around the new Pavilion kitchen. We are all very excited to see the opening of the Pavilion in April which will feature grab-and-go lunch items and menu selections prepared swiftly for members on-the-go, or for those hurrying back to their offices, or simply for those who want a quick bite to eat. The regular al Fresco season will still open for dinner in May possibly a week or two earlier than its usual opening date. Keep an eye out for blasts as we announce more definitely the dates for these events. In January, Executive Chef Kevin Isacsson introduced the winter menu. The new spring menu will be implemented mid- April so if you have not yet tried some of the winter items, I d like to share some of my favorites. At lunch, the Kale Quinoa Caesar Salad is a great addition to the menu. It is light but filling and won t leave you hungry an hour after lunch. The Skirt Steak Salad is also an excellent choice along with the Pan Roasted Curried Chicken Breast Salad. Did you know that you can order your salads with your choice of protein grilled chicken, grilled shrimp and salmon for just a few additional dollars? Ask your server next time you visit the club. If I skipped breakfast, I go for more substance and order the Olive Oil Poached Albacore Sandwich, the Roasted Vegetable and Cheese Empanadas or the Red Wine Braised Short Rib (to die for.) At dinner, try the Beet Salad or the Truffled Wagyu Beef Ravioli to start your meal. For a main entrée, my favorites are the Seared Diver Scallops, the Bacon-Wrapped Monkfish and the Grilled Hanger Steak. Of course, you won t go wrong whatever you order at lunch or dinner. Chef Kevin and his crew really do a wonderful job in the kitchen. For those who have not been in club lately, did you know that we have a Mexican buffet in the Rathskeller every Wednesday? The menu is posted weekly in the website caltech.edu. The buffet is only $11.95 per person. Come visit soon on a Wednesday and enjoy an excellent prime rib buffet in the dining room or for a more casual atmosphere, the Rathskeller is waiting for you. I look forward to seeing you at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club. Marisu Jimenez General Manager (Marisu s Message Corner) 2

3 March 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEB MAR International Night Rome Chef s Cooking Class French Bistro Monday Kobe Burger International Night Belfast APR 1 International Night Barcelona Tuesday Fish Taco RATHSKELLER SPECIALS Wednesday Thursday Mexican Buffet Philly Cheesesteak St. Patrick s Day in the Rathskeller Wine Dinner Friday Pizza February New Members Ms. Kylene Barker Mr. Jonas Lippuner Dr. Paula Bernstein Prof. Joerg Loeffler Mr. David Eads Dr. Karol Makuch Mr. Alex Ford Mr. Bob Maronde Mr. Josh Frisch Ms. Elizabeth Moule Mr. Neal Genda Mr. Tyler Okamoto Mr. Richard Gerhart Dr. Mahadeva Sinha Prof. Stephen Gipson Dr. Hui Su Mr. Alistair Hayden Mr. Jonathan Tibbitts Jr. Ms. Ann Johnson Mr. Kevin Yang Ms. Denise Lin Prof. Yun Yen Request for Teacups & Saucers We would like to thank Ms. Sara Lippincott, Mrs. Marilyn Nicholson, and Dr. Christopher Paine (in memory of his great-aunt Mary Unsworth), for their donation of beautiful teacups and saucers. The Athenaeum accepts donations of fine China teacups and saucers and extends an invitation to members who wish to contribute to the eclectic beauty of our Afternoon Tea service. China may be mismatched or incomplete sets, but must be in good condition without any chips. Please call Valinda Richardson at (626) if you have any questions. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 3

4 Thank you for Supporting The Athenaeum As The Athenaeum prepares to open the new Rath al Fresco Pavilion and Gardens, we would like to thank the many generous donors to this project (November 2015 January 2017). The Rath al Fresco Pavilion and Gardens Anonymous Mr. Gordon Binder Fred & Diane Blum C. Joseph & Shwu-Nuo Chang Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. Arden Albee Drs. Edgardo & Lucenia Arcinue Mr. W. J. Arnett Mr. John Asher Dr. & Mrs. Jay Audett Mrs. Sandra Austin Dr. Christoph Baranec Mr. Peyton Key Bates Dr. Robert Beaudet Will & Sandy Behrens Jim & Susan Blair Ms. Kathleen Blomo Mrs. Aleen Boladian Dr. James Bradley Mr. Matthew Brewer & Ms. Anne Chaney Mrs. Mary E. Brow Mr. Allen Brune Mr. Charles Bryant Ms. Sara Brydges Mr. James D. Burke Mr. Scott Burleigh Mrs. Thomas K. Caughey, In Memory of Dr. Thomas K. Caughey Mr. Robert G. Chamberlain Mr. & Mrs. Niels Christiansen Reverend Theodore Clarke Mr. Paul Cramer, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Robert Deering Thank you - your support of The Athenaeum is priceless! Athenaeum Circle ($10,000-$49,999) RAF Friends ($9,999 and below) 4 Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Ted) Jenkins The Patricia & Rexford Parker Family Mr. & Mrs. James Terrile Mr. Spencer Tien Dr. Carolyn Denham & Mr. Robert Denham Mathieu Desbrun & Laura Lee-Chin Mr. James Dillavou Dr. Charles Dunn & Dr. Sumita Nandi Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Dunn Ms. Megan Eckart Dr. Everett Eiselen Mrs. Georgiana Bray Erskine Dr. Wayne Flicker Mr. Robert Freeland Mr. Bill Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Ben Garrett, Jr. Mr. Frank Geraci Ms. Beth Gertmenian Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gertmenian Mrs. Marcia Good Marissa Good Mrs. Dlorah Gonzales Mrs. Lucy Guernsey Dr. Michael Gunson Mr. Asadour Hadjian Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Hameetman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hamilton Dr. & Mrs. George Helou Mrs. Pamela Hemann Dr. Paul K. Henry Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Hess Mrs. Ann Hight Mrs. Ann Hight, In memory of Sharon Shueman Mr. Dennis F. Holt

5 RAF Friends ($9,999 and below) continued Mrs. Akiko L. Horiuchi Mr. Max Horton Dr. William Hug Mr. & Mrs. Stirling Huntley Prof. Bobby R. Inman Ms. Michele Judd Mr. Arbi Karapetian Dr. John P. Kassabian Mr. & Mrs. Brian Kennedy Mr. Robert Kinkade Mrs. Birute Kliore Mrs. Jacqueline Knowles Mr. & Mrs. Albin C. Koch Mrs. Betty Krausz Mr. Brian Kumanchik Mrs. Mary Jane Kurlander Prof. Jenijoy La Belle Mr. Clayton LaBaw Mrs. Gloria S. Lang Mr. Howard K. Lee Prof. & Mrs. Henry Lester Samuel J. Losh & Lorna G. Losh Dr. & Mrs. John Lucas Mrs. Beatrice Mack, In Memory of David Mack (former Director of Finance / Controller 1985) Dr. Robert Mackin, Jr. Mrs. Melba Macneil Ms. Nora Mainland Mr. Robert Malone Dr. & Mrs. Alain Martin Mrs. Leslie Maxfield Mrs. Priscilla McClure Dr. Angus McRonald Mr. Michael Michrowski Dr. Stuart Miller Dr. & Mrs. Charles Minning Mr. & Mrs. Roger Mullendore Mr. Larry Nakamura Ms. Judith E. Nelson Dr. Michael Newkirk & Ms. Olivia P. Garfield Mrs. Mei-Lee Ney Dr. Eni Njoku Mrs. Kay Onderdonk & Mr. Robert Sutton, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Onderdonk Mr. Michael Osborn Prof. & Mrs. Charles Peck Ms. Marilyn Peck Mrs. Nancy Clemens Porteous Mr. Dean Pruitt Dr. James T. Renfrow Mrs. Margaret Richards Mrs. Ann Riordan Dr. & Mrs. Eugene Roberts Dr. John D. Roberts Dr. Brian Ross Mr. William I. Rumer Mr. Michael Sanchez Dr. Frederic Thompson Selleck Prof. & Mrs. Maarten Schmidt Ms. Henriette Schoen Ms. Doris M. Shimabukuro Prof. & Mrs. Leon Silver Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Snyder Prof. David Stevenson Mr. Thomas Thompson Mr. David Wagner & Ms. Margaret Cribbs Mr. Richard J. Ward, Jr. Dr. Nicholas Wettels Ms. Donna Wilcher Mr. Lawrence Wilson Dr. Jay Winkler Prof. & Mrs. Jonas Zmuidzinas If you would like to join these generous Athenaeum members, please mail your check to Marisu Jimenez, General Manager, at The Athenaeum, 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA Donation checks should be written to The Athenaeum, with the memo line indicating RAF. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to discuss a naming opportunity or a special gift, please contact Marisu at (626) or Marisu.Jimenez@Caltech.edu. 5

6 The Athenaeum Pavilion (new kitchen) Opens for Lunch Tuesday, April 18 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grab & Go or Order from a to-go lunch menu MENU HIGHLIGHTS Pizzas: Margarita, Mediterranean, Rustic, Al Fresco Between the Bread: Pavilion Signature Burger, Banh Mi, Quesadilla, Chicken Waldorf, Grilled Chicken Wrap Market Fresh Salads: Chopped Farmers Market Salad, Mediterranean Plate, Iceberg Plank, Thai Chicken Satays 6

7 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT MONDAY, MARCH 27 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Seating every half hour $35.00 per person Esqueixada a salad of salt cod, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, vinegar, arugula, pil pil Ollada meat and vegetable stew Crema Catalana Easter Brunch Menu SUNDAY, APRIL 16 La Boulangerie Almond, Custard Cream and Chocolate Croissants Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Bear Claws Athenaeum Homemade Scones, Meyer Lemon Curd Olive Bread, Cranberry Walnut Bread, Sourdough Batard Oceanside Iced Seafood Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell, King Crab Legs Applewood Smoked Salmon Spring Salad Menu Japanese Eggplant and Tofu Salad, Smoked Garbanzo Salad Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Spring Fresh Fruit Display Assorted Devilled Eggs Southwest Nopales Salad Breakfast Lineup Mediterranean Quiche, Corn Cob Smoked Bacon, Maple Chicken Sausage, Roast Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet Onions Omelets Made to Order Mushrooms, Tomato, Green Onion, Herbs, Peppers, Ham, Bacon Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Smoked Mozzarella Cheeses Belgian Waffle and Pancake Bar Freshly made waffles and pancakes with apple raisin compote, fresh berries, caramel bananas, whipped cream and maple syrup Entrees Du Jour Salt and Pepper Roast Prime Rib Garlic Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Black Mission Fig Jus Chicken Sorrentino Grilled Asian BBQ Salmon with Mango Papaya Relish and Passion Sauce Rosemary Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Roast Spring Squashes with Tomato, Garlic and Onion Kids Corner Silver Dollar Blueberry Pancakes, Mini Burger Sliders Chicken Fingers, Macaroni and Cheese and desserts to please any palate! 7

8 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #583 PASADENA, CA Coming in April Sicily MONDAY APRIL 10 INTERNATIONAL NIGHTS Turkey MONDAY APRIL 24 Chef s Cooking Class: Steaks and Accompaniments SATURDAY APRIL 22 Burger Night FRIDAY APRIL 28 Athenaeum Administration and Staff Chair, Board of Governors GARY LORDEN, Ph.D. Phone: (626) glorden@caltech.edu Chair, House Committee PETER DERVAN, Ph.D. Phone: (626) dervan@caltech.edu General Manager MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM Phone: (626) marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu Executive Chef KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC Phone: (626) kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu Finance Director MEETA BINDRA, CPA Phone: (626) meeta.bindra@caltech.edu Director, Food & Beverage JERRY RODRIGUEZ Phone: (626) jerry.rodriguez@caltech.edu Manager, Banquets DEXTER JEREMIAH Phone: (626) dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu Director, Club Events & Special Projects VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE Phone: (626) victoria.hidalgo@caltech.edu Manager, Private & Club Events KATHY WINTERROWD Phone: (626) kathy.winterrowd@caltech.edu Manager, Private & Club Events BONNIE WEILER Phone: (626) bonnie.weiler@caltech.edu The Athenaeum 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA Director, Hotel Operations & Membership MARGARET McVEY THOMAS Phone: (626) margaret.thomas@caltech.edu Membership & Guest Relations Coordinator LAURA DENENHOLZ Phone: (626) laura.denenholz@caltech.edu Lunch and Dinner Reservations, Special Events Reservations (626) Front Desk & Guest Room Reservations Phone: (626) Fax: (626) Dining Room Schedule Breakfast 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. Every Wednesday Evening 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Non-beef options are always available) Hayman Lounge Bar Service Monday to Friday: 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 Bar Service: Monday Thursday, 4:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday, bar service until 10:00 p.m. Food Service: Monday Thursday, 5:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Friday, food service until 9:00 p.m.