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

November 2014

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 ClassPremium Beef, Pork, & Chicken Cuts

Chef Kevin invites you back to the Athenaeum kitchen to

learn the finer points of preparing delicious beef, pork, and chicken dishes. You will go through all the steps to create each dish before sitting down as a group to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Wine will be served with lunch.(Please see menu on page 5.)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

$88.00 per person

Children's Holiday Tea & Tree TrimmingThe joy of the holidays is never more apparent than on the faces

of children. The excitement of the holiday season begins with fun activities and crafts, traditional tree trimming, a photo with Santa, and a delightful morning tea — created just for kids. This event is great for the whole family. Dress in your holiday best as the day is the perfect time to capture some wonderful family photos. (Please see menu on page 4.)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

9:00 a.m. Activities & Santa / 10:00 a.m. Storytelling

10:30 a.m. Children’s Tea / $29.50 per person

Gloria Ferrer Winemaker DinnerThe Athenaeum proudly presents an evening of great still and sparkling wines

by Wine & Spirits magazine's 2013 Winery of Year, Gloria Ferrer, paired with culinary creations by Chef Kevin Isacsson. Home to 335 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, Gloria Ferrer is the first sparkling wine house in California's renowned Carneros region in Sonoma County. No stranger to awards and accolades, Gloria Ferrer has received over 400 gold medals and over 40 outstanding 90+ point ratings in the past five years.Please view menu on our website.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner

$95.00 per person

Beaujolais Nouveau Prix FixeLe Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé! Celebrate the arrival of new Beaujolais wines with us on Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the third Thursday in November, with a special

Prix Fixe dinner. Our regular Prix Fixe menu will be unavailable this evening. (Please see menu on page 5.)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every fifteen minutes

$34.00 per person without wine, extra $16.50 per person with 3 oz. wine pour for each course.

HAPPYTHANKSGIVING

The Athenaeum will be closed on Thursday,

November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the

Institute’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Complimentary breakfast will be

available for hotel guests only. All dining outlets will be closed through

the weekend.

Thanksgiving Eve BuffetThe Athenaeum kitchen is bustling with activity as we prepare for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Buffet. Make your reservations early for this all-you-can-eat feast of traditional and

contemporary dishes. The buffet will include turkey, seafood, holiday sides, and so much more. (Please see menu on page 5.)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 265:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. seating every half hour$49.50 for adults, $27.50 for children 4-11 yrs.Complimentary for children 3 yrs. and under$55.00 for reservations made after NOVEMBER 17

Thanksgiving-To-GoWhy spend the day in the kitchen when you can relax with your guests? Order a Thanksgiving-to-go meal from The Athenaeum to make the holiday preparations simple. If you are not

planning a big dinner party, individual turkey and prime rib dinners are available and are perfect for small gathering. To view our to-go menu and to place an order, visit our website or call (626) 395-8282.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pick up times every quarter hour

Employee of the MonthSeptember 2014

JESUS DE LA TORRE

(Marisu’s Message Corner)

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Our September Employee of the Month is Jesus De La Torre. Jesus has working for the Athenaeum for almost 16 years and has been honored numerous times as our Employee of the Month.

Jesus was initially attracted to working at the Athenaeum because it exposed him to a variety of new people and new experiences. Like many of our servers, Jesus first started out as a busboy before transitioning to kitchen expediter, bringing food out of the kitchen to the servers, before ultimately being promoted to server. He currently works as Lead Server during our breakfast and lunch service. As Lead Server, Jesus is responsible for managing and directing his fellow servers in addition to serving tables in his section. His favorite part about his job is that by doing his job well, he is able to make people happy. Jesus’ winning attitude and dedication to providing excellent service make him the best choice for Employee of the Month!

When not working, Jesus spends the majority of his free time dining out and seeing movies with his three children; Jessica (19), Bianca (16), and Jesus Manuel (13). He also enjoys watching sports, particularly Guadalajara soccer team Atlas.

Congratulations Jesus on a job well done!

THE ATHENAEUM EMPLOYEES ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUND It’s holiday time again! At this time, Athenaeum members will have already

received a letter for The Athenaeum Employees Holiday Fund. Contribution to this fund is voluntary. Traditionally, members contribute between 10 to 20 percent of their total expenses for the year, or any amount they wish to give.

The Athenaeum Employees Holiday Fund is an annual tradition by which the club’s members are able to express their appreciation to the club’s staff, as The

Athenaeum is a non-tipping club. After the Holiday Fund donations are collected, the total is distributed among all non-exempt Athenaeum employees in amounts based on job performance, years of service and hours worked. The Fund includes both the employees who are highly visible and those who are “behind the scenes.” An important portion of the employees’ annual earnings comes from this fund.

If you have any questions, please contact Marisu Jimenez at marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu for further information.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

DECEMBER RESERVATIONS

With the holiday season just around the corner, please note that the

Athenaeum becomes very busy during the month of December. Lunch is

especially crowded and tends to sell out completely most days. Please

make your reservations for holiday dining and events early so we will be

able to accommodate your party.

Our lunch and dinner Fall menus were rolled out in mid-October. Already a lunch favorite is the grilled chicken paillard salad with walnut pesto, marinated shaved vegetables, radicchio, endive and parmesan along with the shrimp ceviche served with avocado, tomatoes, jicama, lime juice, fresh made corn tostada. If you would

like to have a sandwich, my favorites are the brie and apple panini and the grilled rosemary lamb wrap. Want a more hearty meal for the day, try the mac n’ cheese by itself or with pancetta and pulled chicken or my favorite, the stout braised beef short rib (that meat is just ready to melt in your mouth!)

The best way to celebrate your day is to dine at the club for dinner. Start with an appetizer. I recommend the duck and chanterelles with duck egg, garlic, thyme, chive and grilled bread which is simply delicious and light. Another light but delightful selection is the figs, beets and pears with sheep’s milk ricotta, celery leaves, balsamic rosemary vinaigrette and oat crisp. You can have a light meal if you order one of these appetizers and combine it with the French onion soup gratinee. Don’t forget the main course. The roast venison loin is a perfect fall entrée or something light would be the pan fried stuffed sea bream. Selecting what to eat is a most difficult decision, but rest assured that whatever you choose, Chef Kevin and his crew will not disappoint.

As we start getting busy for the holidays, we strongly recommend making your lunch and dinner reservations in advance. Remember that reservations may be made at any time on the club’s website www.athenaeum.caltech.edu. You simply have to log into the member portal to make your reservation. Or, the old-fashioned way is to call (626) 395-8282.

November is the month of giving thanks for all the blessings that come our way. On behalf of the Board of Governors, the House Committee, and the Athenaeum staff, I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all members, for your continued participation, involvement and generosity. It is always our pleasure to be of service.

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

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Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller $6.95 Chile Verde Night

Thanksgiving Eve BuffetThanksgiving-To-Go

Prime Rib Buffet Rathskeller $6.95 Chile Verde Night

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller $6.95 Chile Verde Night

Prime Rib Buffet

Rathskeller $6.95 Chile Verde Night

International Night: Argentina Churrasco

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Burger Night

International Night: Portugal

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Burger Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $1.75 Fish Taco Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Philly Cheese Steak

Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Philly Cheese Steak

Night

Special Beaujolais Nouveau Prix Fixe

Rathskeller $6.95 Philly Cheese Steak

Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $1.75 Fish Taco Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $1.75 Fish Taco Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $1.75 Fish Taco Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Burger Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Burger Night

Chef’s Cooking Class: Premium Beef, Pork, and Chicken Cuts

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Pizza Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Pizza Night

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Rathskeller $6.95 Pizza Night

New MembersMr. Alex Ball

Mr. Justin Belicki

Ms. Valerie Bennett

Mr. Thomas Bohdanowicz

Mr. Aidan Chatwin-Davies

Prof. Michael Collins

Ms. Ioana Craiciu

Ms. Alysha De Souza

Ms. Monica Enlow

Ms. Katherine Fahnestock

Ms. Catherine Fontenette

Dr. Betar Gallant

Prof. Emmanuel Gdoutos

Mr. Alexander Hartz

Dr. Christopher Hayward

Ms. Parul Kudtarkar

Dr. Felix Landerer

Mr. Andrew Liang

Ms. Sara Lippincott

Ms. Elizabeth Lunny

Mr. Utkarsh Mital

Prof. Hyungsik Moon

Mr. Eric Pelz

Mr. Carlos Portela Galindo

Mr. S. Murray Sherman

Mr. Eugene Sun

Mr. Jim Tao

Ms. Zeynep Turan

Mr. Jean-Christophe Veilleux

Ms. Melissa Wang

Mr. Frank Weyer

Ms. Alexandra Wheeler

Ms. Alice Wong

Mr. Stephen Wu

Mr. Michael Yurko

Caltech Architectural Tour Service A Special Service of the Caltech Women’s Club

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 10:30 A.M.

The Caltech Women’s Club welcomes you to join them for their monthly architectural tours of the campus. Tours last approximately

1 1/2 to 2 hours and are open to the public. For more information, contact Jame Muro in the Office of Communications at (626) 395-4654.

Caltech Playreaders: Theater of the Imagination64th Season: “Indiscretions”

The Playreaders perform simply staged script-in-hand readings before an audience of Caltech/JPL friends, meeting six times during the academic year. All members of the Caltech/JPL community are cordially invited. No reservations are needed for the reading, but if you plan to dine at

The Athenaeum beforehand (reservations requested at 626/395-8200), 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, November 4, 2014, 8:00 p.m. Athenaeum Hall of Associates An American Daughter, by Wendy Wasserstein

Directed and Introduced by John Davidson

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Children’s Holiday Tea & Tree Trimming

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 69:00 a.m. Activities & Santa / 10:00 a.m. Storytelling

10:30 a.m. Children’s Tea / $29.50 per person

Assorted Teas, Hot Chocolate, & Apple Cider

SconesCinnamon Ginger

Cherry Pecan Orange Cranberry

served with Raspberry Jam, Lemon Curd, & Crème Fraîche

Adult SandwichesCucumber Mustard Salad

Cucumber WatercressSmoked Salmon with Dilled Mascarpone

Apple, Walnut, and Goat CheeseProsciutto, Fig Jam, and Pear

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

Children’s SandwichesCrispy Apple Butter

Ham and Cheese TriangleFresh Roasted Turkey and Lettuce on Mini Brioche

Vegetable Crudite Shot

Dessert BuffetMini Cupcake

Fresh FruitHoliday Cookie

Fresh Berry Tuile Cup

International Nights5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour

$34.00 per person

Argentinian ChurrascoMONDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Shrimp EmpanadaMarinated eggplant salad

Picanha (beef sirloin), Chicken, or Leg of Lamb Chile mashed potatoes, lentil stew

Panquetes de Dulce de LecheCrepes rolled with caramel and fresh berries

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PortugalMONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Caldo VerdeA soup of chicken broth, kale, potatoes and garbanzos

Carne de Porco à AlentejanaPork, clams, tomato, garlic

Pasteis de NataVanilla custard tart with fresh berries

Escoffier Dinner

Holiday Breakfast Buffet Menu TUESDAYS, DECEMBER 9-23

Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Hot Apple Cider

Assorted Danish, Scones and Muffins

Display of Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Fresh Berries and Vanilla Syrup

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Grilled Linguica Sausage

Beef Brisket Hash and Eggs with Sauce Choron

Spinach, Artichoke and Gruyere Quiche

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Thanksgiving Eve BuffetWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. seating every half hour $49.50 Adults / $27.50 Children (4-11 years) Children 3 years & under are complimentary Reservations after November 17 are $55.00

ENTRÉES & SIDES

Roast Free Range Turkey with Caramelized Apple Gravy

Sausage Stuffing with Celery and Sage

Cranberry Orange Chutney with Candied Ginger

Roast Prime Rib with Rosemary Jus and Horseradish Sauce

Yorkshire Pudding

Stuffed Sole with Sweet Shrimp and Lobster Sauce

Olive Oil Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes with Maple Sugar Glaze

Blue Lake Green Beans with Roasted Shallots

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Golden Raisins and Pancetta

Butternut Squash, Apple, & Goat Cheese Bisque

Autumn Bread Display

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate, Dried Fruit, Almonds & Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

Wheatberry Salad with Dried Cranberries, Apples and Arugula

Plum and Grape Waldorf Salad

Seasonal Fresh and Dried Fruit Display

Asian Rice Noodle Salad

Fingerling Potato Salad with Roasted Peppers

SEAFOOD SELECTIONS

Shrimp Cocktail

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Oysters on the Half Shell

Oak Roasted Smoked Salmon

Sushi

DESSERT

Pumpkin, Rustic Apple and Chocolate Pecan Pie

New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel

Gourmet Mini Pastries

Chocolate Grand Marnier Cake

Brandied Persimmon Pudding

Espresso Crème Brûlée

Indian Pudding with Dried Cranberries

Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears

CHEF’S COOKING CLASS: Premium Beef, Pork, and Chicken Cuts

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 810:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. class begins promptly

$88.00 per person

MEATSPrime New York Steak

Cote du Boeuf-Bone-in Beef Rib ChopDry Aged Porterhouse Steak

Prime T-Bone SteakChoice Filet Mignon

Naturally Raised Berkshire Pork ChopMary’s Chicken

SIDESTwice Baked Potatoes

Roasted Mushrooms with Herbs and GarlicGrilled AsparagusYorkshire Pudding

SAUCES & RUBSBordelaise SauceBéarnaise Sauce

Horseradish CreamChimichurriPorcini Rub

Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; hair should be tied back. Recipe booklets will be provided.

Beaujolais Nouveau Prix Fixe MenuTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every fifteen minutes

$34.00 per person without wine, extra $16.50 per person

with 3 oz. wine pour for each course.

Sea Bass and Autumn Truffles in Pappillote

Smoked potato gnocchi and tomato confit

Beurre Rouge Poached Beef Tenderloin

Worcestershire streusel, potato apple hash and stuffed zucchini

Warm Apple Pithivier

Cinnamon sabayon and vanilla bean ice cream

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYPASADENA, CA 91125

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Athenaeum Administration and Staff

551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106http://athenaeum.caltech.edu

NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT #583

PASADENA, CA

Chair, 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 EventsMILKO RIVERAPhone: (626) 395-8206Email: milko.rivera@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 Schedule

BreakfastMonday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

LunchMonday to Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

DinnerTuesday, Thursday, Friday

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Closed Mondays for a la carte dinner.

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 Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Food Service

Monday to Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

RathskellerBar Service

Monday to Thursday – 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Friday: bar service available until 10:00 p.m.

Food ServiceMonday to Wednesday – 5:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Thursday-Friday: food service available until 9:00 p.m

Holiday DécorDEBUTS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

Holiday Afternoon TeaMONDAYS & TUESDAYS,

DECEMBER 1-16

Sparkling Wine DinnerFRIDAY DECEMBER 5

Children’s Holiday Tea & Tree Trimming

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Holiday BrunchSUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

Holiday Breakfast BuffetTUESDAYS, DECEMBER 9, 16, & 23

Holiday Gala DinnersTHURSDAY - SATURDAY,

DECEMBER 11, 12, & 13

Holiday BuffetWEDNESDAY- SATURDAY,

DECEMBER 17-20

Complimentary EggnogAVAILABLE AT LUNCH ON MONDAY

& TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 & 23

Institute Holiday Athenaeum Closed

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 THROUGH FRIDAY, JANUARY 2

Coming in December