A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM n THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY September 2015 A Platinum Club of America MONDAY DINING Closed through Monday, September 28. Dining on Monday evenings will be closed for the summer through September 28. Alternative dinner service will be available at the Rath Al Fresco or the Hayman Lounge. LABOR DAY The Athenaeum will be closed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Continental breakfast will be offered to our hotel guests only, as all dining outlets will be closed for the day. Reservations Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special Events http://athenaeum.caltech.edu Hotel Rooms (626) 395-8200 551 South Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106 7th Annual Beer Festival As the summer months fade into fall, it s time for Oktoberfest. 2015 marks our Seventh Annual Beer Festival. Join us as we sample Bavaria s finest brews at this seasonal reception. Reception includes a variety of gourmet hors d oeuvres and multiple beer tasting samples. (Please see menu on page 5.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 6:30 p.m. / $57.00 per person Seafood & Crab Crack Join us for an incredible, one-of-akind seafood dinner to conclude the final days of summer. We will have the freshest selection at our seafood event buffet, carving station, and sushi bar. (Please see menu on page 5.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Seating every half hour from 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. $68.00 for adults / $30.00 for children 4-11 yrs. complimentary for children 3 yrs. and under Chef's Cooking Class Farmer's Market Join us this month as Chef Kevin Isacsson teaches you how to prepare a wide variety of dishes featuring delicious fresh produce and cheeses. Luncheon with wine will be served following class. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; hair should be tied back. (Please see menu on page 5.) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. $88.00 per person 2015 HOLIDAY SEASON Reservations open on Monday, September 14th at 9:00 a.m. Get a jumpstart on your holiday plans by reserving early at the many December events at The Athenaeum. Christmas is a popular time of year here at the club and events may sell-out quickly. Event information and reservations are available on our website or by calling (626) 395-8282. Holiday Afternoon Tea Mondays & Tuesdays November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. / $35.00 per person Sparkling Wine Dinner Friday, December 4 6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner $95.00 per person Children s Holiday Tea & Tree Trimming Saturday, December 5 9:00 a.m. Children s Activities / 10:30 a.m. Tea $32.00 per person Holiday Brunch Sunday, December 6 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. Buffet Stations Close $52.50 for adults / $31.00 for children (4-11 yrs.) Holiday Breakfast Buffet Tuesdays, December 8, 15, & 22 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. / $14.00 per person Holiday Gala Dinner Thursday / Friday / Saturday, December 10, 11, & 12 6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner 8:45 p.m. Program / $100.00 per person on Thursday $110.00 per person on Friday & Saturday Live band & dancing included on Friday & Saturday nights Holiday Buffet December 16, 17, 18, & 23 / 5:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. $52.50 for adults / $31.00 for children (4-11 yrs.) Complimentary Eggnog Tuesday & Wednesday, December 23 & 24 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Holiday Prix-Fixe Dinner Monday & Tuesday, December 21 & 22 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. / $48.00 per person Christmas To-Go December 24 / Pick up: 12:00 p.m. 3 p.m.
Employee of the Month July 2015 Gustavo Gonzalez Our Employee of the Month for July 2015 is Gustavo Gonzalez. Gustavo has worked at the Athenaeum for 17 years and he has been honored as Employee of Month several times in the past. Gustavo is a valued member of the stewards team. He also lends a hand to other departments as needed. His primary responsibilities include setting up event buffets and maintaining and polishing silverware. Gustavo also acted as both landscaper and builder during the Athenaeum herb garden re-design in 2011. Gustavo s precision and diligence make him the best choice for our Employee of the Month. Gustavo and his wife, Lourdes, have been married for 22 years and live in Pasadena with their five children. The Gonzalez family enjoys going to Dodger stadium to take in the beautiful view and enjoy Dodger dogs. Congratulations, Gustavo, on a job well done! (Marisu s Message Corner) September is the last full month that the Rath al Fresco remains open. In late July, plans for the Rath al Fresco Pavilion and Gardens were unveiled after the Board of Trustees Building & Grounds Committee approved the project and the architects conceptual renderings of the new building. The plan involves the construction of the Rath al Fresco Pavilion which will house the al Fresco kitchen. The addition will augment the functionality and space of the existing 1930 s kitchen which was last renovated in the 1960 s. Frederick Fisher & Partners, who designed the Annenberg Center on campus, are the architects. The surrounding space will be landscaped to accommodate al fresco seating. The $3.5M project is scheduled to be completed during the 2016 summer season. The architects renderings are featured below. On its fifth year, the Seafood and Crab Crack scheduled on Friday, September 18 has now become a favorite among members. Phelps Wood, a long-time member of the club, tells me that this is one of his favorite club events since it provides such a wide offering and array of freshly prepared cold and hot seafood entrees. He and his wife, Beverly, had the entire family last year with a separate table for the young grandkids. They intend to do the same this year. Make your reservations early as this event usually sells out. Go online to make your reservation at any time by logging into the member portal at: www.athenaeumcaltech.com. Last month, I met members Daniel and Susan Hayes as they were leaving the Main Dining Room after dinner. They lived in Pasadena some years back but moved outside of the area when they decided to retire early. Mr. Hayes shared some of his fond memories of Caltech and The Athenaeum. It was such a pleasure to hear all the delightful tales. So, as always, I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club. Marisu Jimenez General Manager RATH AL FRESCO PAVILION & GARDENS - ARCHITECT RENDERINGS East view Southeast view 2 Northeast view
September 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 7th Annual Beer Festival Reception 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Institute Holiday Athenaeum Closed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Á la carte Dinner Service Closed International Night Hawaii Seafood & Crab Crack Chef s Cooking Class Farmer s Market 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Á la carte Dinner Service Closed 27 28 29 30 Á la carte Dinner Service Closed International Night La Mancha L A S T W E E K O F 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 5.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Hawaii TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 La Mancha Seating every half hour from 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. $34.00 per person Dining Reservations Lunch & Dinner We kindly request and recommend that members make their reservations for lunch and dinner at least 24 hours in advance. This helps us staff the dining room and the Rath Al Fresco efficiently and effectively, and provide the timely and exceptional service you expect from The Athenaeum. Please visit the Athenaeum website to make all of your dining reservations at athenaeum.caltech.edu. THE ATHENAEUM TEA SERVICE COLLECTION We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cork for their gift of beautiful teacups and saucers to The Athenaeum s tea service collection. The Athenaeum accepts donations of fine china teacups and saucers throughout the year. The china may be mismatched or incomplete, but must be in good condition without any chips. If you have any questions, please call Valinda Richardson at (626) 395-8277. Thank you in advance for your generosity. 3
Executive Chef Kevin s Recipe Corner Butternut Squash Risotto Ingredients ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cups Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine 6 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock 1 butternut squash, one half baked in the oven and then puréed; the other half, peeled, cut into small dice, and sauteéd in a little oil and butter until tender ½ cup grated Parmesan 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Directions 1. In a medium-size heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring continuously, just until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and continue to stir, using a wooden spoon, to coat the rice with the oil. 2. Add the white wine and continue cooking, stirring often, until it has been absorbed by the rice. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover the rice completely, about 3 cups, and continue to cook, stirring often, until all the liquid is absorbed. 3. Pour in 1 cup more of the remaining stock and stir and cook until it has been absorbed. Repeat with 1 more cup. Add the remaining cup and cook, stirring, until the rice is al dente, tender but still very chewy, and most of the liquid has been absorbed. 4. Stir in the butternut squash purée, diced butternut and reduce the heat to very low so that the risotto doesn't simmer anymore. Stir in the Parmesan and butter to give the risotto a nice, creamy finish. Spoon it immediately into heated shallow serving bowls. Enjoy Cooking! Serves 4 New Members Mrs. Cheryl Asbury Ms. Joanne McCole Mr. Tzu-Chieh Chou Ms. Lucy Moffitt Ms. Gail Clement Mr. Charles Mustachia Mrs. Merrily Dunlap Ms. Suzanne Oatey Ms. Susan Finley Dr. Keith Pluymers Dr. Ian Galton Mr. Himanshu Sahni Dr. Wenshui Gan Dr. Jennie Stephens Prof. Donald Gaver Mr. Myoung Gyun Suh 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 the following donor to the AAPF (as of July 31, 2015): Ms. Marie Jose Deutsch Ms. Phylicia Gresham Ms. Marianne Haggerty Mr. Milan Karspeck Dr. Jocelyn Kim Mr. Jihoon Lee Mr. Michael Lichterman Prof. Omer Tamuz Ms. Jennifer Tolbert Dr. Lawrence Tu Mr. David Wagner Mrs. Kathi Younker Prof. Lei Yu CALTECH ARCHITECTURAL TOUR SERVICE A Special Service of the Caltech Women s Club 4 THURSDAY, September 24, 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.
International Night 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour $34.00 per person Hawaii TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Tuna Tartar with Papaya tempura fried ginger, wasabi crème and micro cilantro Prosciutto Encrusted Roast Beef Tenderloin stuffed with cabbage and shiitake mushrooms and served with lemon sweet potato puree and soy plum jus Macadamia Nut Ice Cream with Island Fruit Salsa corn flake pineapple cookie 8 La Mancha TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Garlic Saffron Soup parsley oil, herb croutons Ternera Extremena veal sautéed with onions, peppers, and chorizo in Spanish sherry Bizcochos Burrachos brandy soaked sponge cake with lemon olive oil sorbet Chef s Cooking Class Farmer s Market SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. / $88.00 per person Menu Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Smoked Tomato Bisque Heirloom Tomatoes with Burrata Organic Chicken Cooked Under a Brick Salt Wrinkled Marble Potatoes Herb Roasted Squash Seafood & Crab Crack FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Seating every half hour from 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. $68.00 for adults / $30.00 for children 4-11 yrs. complimentary for children 3 yrs. and under Chilled Seafood King Crab Legs Oysters on the Half Shell Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Oak-Roasted Salmon Octopus Poke Bay Scallop Ceviche Sushi Station Freshly Prepared Sushi and Sashimi Cold Salads and Soup Boston Clam Chowder Shrimp Louis Mixed Summer Greens Watermelon Shishito Salad Chile Fried Tofu with Scallions and Cashews Kale Quinoa with Grape Tomatoes Carving Station Salt and Pepper Crusted Wild Salmon Hot Buffet Paella Steamed Lemon Garlic Shrimp Grilled Hawaiian Opah with Pineapple Salsa Louisiana Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Deviled Stuffed Blue Crab Coquilles St Jacques Lobster Americaine Dessert (served) Cassata Neapolitan ice cream with candied fruit, fresh berries, and macaron Sticky Toffee Pudding Apple butter caramel, market berries 5
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA 91125 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #583 PASADENA, CA Coming in October Rathskeller Opens MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 International Nights Denmark (MONDAY, OCTOBER 12) Bavaria (MONDAY, OCTOBER 26) Chef s Cooking Class California Wine Country SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Escoffier Dinner FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Closure Notices: THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28 A la carte dining on Monday evenings will be closed for the summer, from June 29 through September 28. The Main Dining Room reopens for evening á la carte dinner service on Monday, October 5. Athenaeum Administration and Staff Chair, Board of Governors GARY LORDEN, Ph.D. Phone: (626) 395-4349 Email: glorden@caltech.edu Chair, House Committee PETER DERVAN, Ph.D. Phone: (626) 395-6002 Email: dervan@caltech.edu General Manager MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM Phone: (626) 395-8260 Email: marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu Executive Chef KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC Phone: (626) 395-8293 Email: kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu Director, Fiscal Operations KAREN HARMON, CPA Phone: (626) 395-8267 Email: karen.harmon@caltech.edu Director, Food & Beverage JERRY RODRIGUEZ Phone: (626) 395-8261 Email: jerry.rodriguez@caltech.edu Assistant Director, Food & Beverage MURILLO MIRANDA, JR. Phone: (626) 395-8209 Email: murillo.miranda@caltech.edu Manager, Club Dining DEXTER JEREMIAH Phone: (626) 395-8205 Email: dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu Director, Private & Club Events VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE Phone: (626) 395-8264 Email: victoria.hidalgo@caltech.edu Manager, Private & Club Events KATHY WINTERROWD Phone: (626) 395-8206 Email: kathy.winterrowd@caltech.edu 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 http://athenaeum.caltech.edu Manager, Private & Club Events BONNIE WEILER Phone: (626) 395-8263 Email: bonnie.weiler@caltech.edu Director, Hotel Operations & Membership MARGARET McVEY THOMAS Phone: (626) 395-8271 Email: margaret.thomas@caltech.edu Membership & Guest Relations Coordinator LAURA DENENHOLZ Phone: (626) 395-8266 Email: laura.denenholz@caltech.edu Lunch and Dinner Reservations, Special Events Reservations (626) 395-8282 Front Desk & Guest Room Reservations Phone: (626) 395-8200 Fax: (626) 795-0869 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 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 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. Rath al Fresco 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.