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The UpdateA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM ■ THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MARCH 2018The Athenaeum

ReseRvations

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner anD cLuB events

athenaeum.caltech.edu(626) 395-8282

hoteL rooms

(626) 395-8200

551 South Hill AvenuePasadena, CA 91106

St. Patrick’s DayCelebration

Friday, March 16Come celebrate in the Rathskeller with our exciting St. Patrick’s

Day specials.

Annual Membership

Dues IncreaseThe Athenaeum annual 5% dues

increase will become effective

April 1, 2018, and will be reflected

on your April statement. Thank you very much for

your continued support.

Chef’s Cooking Class: –Prime Steak Cuts & Accompaniments Chef Kevin welcomes you back into The Athenaeum kitchen for an educational culinary session that will hone your culinary skills on prime steak cuts and accompaniments. (Please see menu on website.)SATURDAY, MARCH 1010:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 a.m. Class begins promptly$99.00 per person – Waitlist only

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 à la carte dinner. (Please see menu on page 5.)MONDAY, MARCH 12 – IrelandMONDAY, MARCH 26 – ThailandSeating every half hour, 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.$39.00 per person

St. Patrick’s DayCelebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Rathskeller is guaranteed fun, whether you are Irish or not. Join us for our special corned beef & cabbage, prepared with potatoes, carrots, whole grain mustard and horseradish. Celebrate with pitchers of beer and flights of Irish whiskey. FRIDAY, MARCH 16Bar Service: 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Food Service: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Niner Wine Estates Winemaker DinnerThe Athenaeum presents an evening of estate-grown wines from Niner Wine Estates paired with culinary creations by Executive Chef Kevin Isacsson. (Please see menu on website.)FRIDAY, MARCH 166:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Dinner$125 per person

Easter Brunch

Join us for the perfect Easter brunch and three Easter egg hunts that include delightful Golden Egg

treasures! The Easter Bunny will also be here to hand out candy and pose

for photos. (Please see menu on page 5.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 1Seating every half hour, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

$65.00 per person / $69.00 per person after March 25

$31.00 for children ages 4-11; complimentary for children ages 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.

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Employee of the MonthJanuary 2018

Jorge Sosa

Jorge Sosa started at The Athenaeum as a dishwasher in 1979 and is now a talented Senior Cook. He has been married to his loving wife, Maria, for 33 years and they are proud parents to Jorge Jr., Daniel, Eduardo, and Maria, and doting grandparents to three grandsons. Jorge enjoys spending time walking his four dogs, gardening, and looks forward to his summer vacation in his hometown, Yucatan, Mexico.

Congratulations, Jorge, for a job well done!

Winter Menus

If you have not yet visited the club recently to try our winter lunch and dinner menus, March is the

time to do it. The winter menus were implemented mid-January. With spring nipping at our heels, the winter menus will soon disappear to welcome spring.

For a light lunch, try the Chopped Salad with tomato, edamame, avocado, garbanzos, and red onions with a coconut-pepita-poblano ranch dressing. Be sure not to miss the Sesame Crusted Ahi Salad which has become one of our best sellers. Want to live dangerously? Then go for the Smoked Pork Belly Sandwich served with sweet potato fries, or, the Pomegranate Braised Beef Short Ribs with roasted sunchokes! How about something different? Octopus Tacos served with an avocado radish salad will do the trick.

Some of my favorites for dinner appetizers are the Salt Creek Mussels and Clams with spicy tomato sauce and grilled bread and the Pan Seared Diver Scallops served with the apple celery leaf salad. There is also the Bucatini with Dungeness Crab, uni lobster sauce, bottarga, parsley and bread crumbs (yum!) Be sure not to miss the Crispy Fried Whole New Zealand Snapper with sesame jasmine rice and a Thai ginger garlic chili sauce. It is absolutely light, wonderful and guilt free! Have a big appetite to end the day? The Wagyu Flat Iron Steak with roasted wild mushrooms and red wine Bordelaise sauce, or, the Cote de Boeuf (for two) will satiate your appetite.

Don’t forget dessert. Our iconic signature dessert, Berries Athenaeum with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries and a splash of Grand Marnier, is always a good ending to a meal. Other dessert options include the Pomegranate Cheesecake, Lemon Thyme Cassis Tart and Chocolate Budino to name a few.

Parking, as you know, is very limited here at the club. I would like to remind members that parking in The Athenaeum lot is strictly and only for members dining in the club. Please refrain from parking in The Athenaeum parking lot if you have business somewhere else on the Caltech campus as your vehicle may get ticketed.

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)

2017 Employee of the Year Gia-Yen Ngo

Gia-Yen Ngo is our Employee of the Year! After growing up in Toronto and then Nova Scotia in Canada, she attended the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Pasadena. After graduating, she joined The Athenaeum 13 years ago and is now a Senior Cook. Favorite pastimes include cooking for friends and outdoor activities. She most recently completed a 10.5-mile hike to Inspiration Point in Altadena.

Congratulations, Gia-Yen, on a job a well done!

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Caltech Playreaders ~ Theater of the Imagination

66th Season: 2017/18Chair: Diana St. James ([email protected]) / Playreaders website: its.caltech.edu/~plays/

Join the Playreaders for semi-staged script-in-hand readings in The Athenaeum Hall of the Associates. Performances run about two hours. No reservations needed for the reading, but are requested for those joining the Playreaders table in the Main Dining Room (626) 395-8200.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 7:30 p.m. | The Athenaeum Hall of the Associates Silent Sky, by Lauren Gunderson | Directed by Arden ThomasProduced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Astronomy was a man’s world in the early twentieth century but Henrietta Leavitt’s (1868-1921) passion to study the heavens procured her an assistantship at Harvard College Observatory. There she made an important discovery that led to the accurate measurements of stars’ and galaxies’ distances from the earth. A story of a journey of scientific and self-discovery.

RATHSKELLER SPECIALSMonday

Kobe BurgerTuesday

Fish TacosWednesday

PastaThursday

Philly CheesesteakFridayPizza

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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International Night Ireland

WinemakerDinner

International Night Thailand

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New MembersMr. Prashant BhatDr. Andrew BinghamMrs. Margarita BrandtMs. Sandra BrookeMs. Nina ButkovichMs. Stephanie

Cha-RamosDr. Walter DroverMr. William FanMr. Samuel GarrisonMs. Chloe HsuDr. Matthew IdsoMr. James Lawniczak

Ms. Ke Li

Mr. Stephen Marsh

Prof. Charles McElroy

Mr. David Miller

Dr. Erik Petigura

Dr. Jinendra Ranka

Dr. Kenneth Sabbag

Dr. Paul Steinhardt

Dr. Valentine Svensson

Mrs. Evita Varela

Prof. Alexander Wolszczan

Request foR teacups & sauceRs

We would like to thank Ms. Marlene R. Konnar, Mrs. Diane H. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Gloria Mendoza, Ms. Margaret E. Stivers,

and Mr. and Mrs. John White for their donations to the tea service. 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) 395-8277 if you have any questions. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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The Hotel at The AthenaeumThe Hotel at The Athenaeum is a very special place to stay or to host your family and friends. Experience this beautiful home-away-from-home in one our comfortable guest rooms or four newly-renovated suites (the Einstein, Millikan, Hale and Noyes). Whether you are vacationing or on business, The Athenaeum is the perfect place to accommodate your needs with many special amenities, like free wi-fi and parking. Feel free to stop by the Front Desk for a hotel tour.

The Einstein Suite

The Millikan Suite

The Hale Suite

The Noyes Suite

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International Nights 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Seating every half hour – $39.00 per person

IrelandMONDAY, MARCH 12

Black Pig Pudding baby potato, beetroot relish, mâche

Roast Cod Fillet colcannon, chardonnay sauce, smoked bacon,

peas, shrimp

Bread and Butter Pudding whiskey sauce

ThailandMONDAY, MARCH 26

Tom Yum Soup fried spring roll

Panang Shrimp Curry bell peppers, eggplant, Asian broccoli, lime coconut rice

Ruam Mit Thai tea ice cream

Easter Brunch Menu 2018SUNDAY, APRIL 1

Orange, Cranberry, Apple and Carrot JuicesLa Boulangerie

Almond, Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Croissants Assorted Danish, Assorted Muffins

Athenaeum Homemade Scones, Meyer Lemon Curd Rosemary Focaccia, Blueberry Bread, Sourdough Baguette, Hot Chocolate

Oceanside Iced Seafood Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell,

King Crab Legs, Applewood Smoked SalmonSpring Salad Menu

Greek Salad, Moroccan Carrot Salad Caesar Salad with Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Spring Market Fresh Fruit Display, Tortellini Salad

with Basil, Olives and Artichokes Assorted Devilled Eggs, Smoked Garbanzo Salad

Breakfast Lineup Mediterranean Quiche, Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon,

Mediterranean Chicken Sausage, Pork Sausage Patties

Roast Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet OnionsOmelets 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

Brown Sugar Pit Ham with Tart Cherry Mustard Lemongrass Marinated Chicken with

Turmeric Coconut Ginger Sauce Lemon Glazed Salmon with Pea Sauce

and Pea Greens Rosemary Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Roast Spring Squashes with Tomato,

Garlic and OnionKids’ Corner

Silver Dollar Blueberry Pancakes, Mini Burger Sliders Chicken Fingers, Macaroni and Cheese

Sweet Ending Mini Cupcakes, White Chocolate Cheesecake,

Chocolate Break Rocky Road Bread Pudding, Caramel Eclairs,

Cream Puff Swans, Fresh Berry Napoleons, Carrot Cake, Cannolis,

Chocolate Crème Brulee Assorted Mini Pastries, Asian Inspired Macarons

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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, Friday5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Prime Rib Buffet

Every Wednesday Evening5:30 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 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.

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]

Finance DirectorMEETA BINDRA, CPAPhone: (626)395-8267Email: [email protected]

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

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

Director, Private and Club EventsDEBBIE IGNAPhone: (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 THOMAS, CCM Phone: (626) 395-8271Email: [email protected]

Membership & Guest Relations CoordinatorSUSAN WANGPhone: (626) 395-8266Email: [email protected]

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

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

Athenaeum Administration and Staff

The Athenaeum

Easter Brunch

SUNDAYAPRIL 1

INTERNATIONAL NIGHTSSpanish Tapas

MONDAY APRIL 9

AustraliaMONDAY APRIL 23

Chef ’s Cooking Class – Head to Tail Cooking

SATURDAY APRIL 21

Burger Night

FRIDAY APRIL 27

RATH AL FRESCO OPENS IN

APRIL!

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