Rath Al Fresco - The Athenaeum

A M ONTHLY N EWSLETTER FOR M EMBERS OF T HE A THENAEUM n T HE C ALIFORNIA I NSTITUTE OF T ECHNOLOGY
JUNE 2015
A Platinum Club
of America
Rath Al Fresco
Summer is here and the Rath Al Fresco is full of action! Join us in
the evenings for the ideal summer dining experience. Whether you’re
dining as a family, getting together with office colleagues, or just a
party of two, Rath Al Fresco is a casual dinner option that everyone
will enjoy. The 2015 menu is packed with delicious summer classics as well as some soon-to-be new favorites. (Please see menu on page 3.)
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.
COMMENCEMENT
HOURS OF
OPERATION
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Á la Carte Dinner
Service & Rath Al
Fresco: Closed.
The Rathskeller and the
Hayman Lounge will be
open in the evening.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Á la Carte Lunch
service: Closed.
Á la Carte Dinner, Rath
Al Fresco, and the
Hayman Lounge will be
open in the evening.
* Please be advised: Rath Al Fresco will be closed on Thursday, June 11 due to the Senior Banquet.
The Rathskeller will be open on Thursday evening as an alternative dining outlet for members & guests.
Chef's Cooking
Class
Food & Wine Pairings
Waitlist Only
Chef Kevin welcomes you
back into the Athenaeum kitchen for an afternoon of
education that will hone your culinary skills. Learn
to create a wide variety of dishes paired with wines
hand-selected by our Food & Beverage Director, Jerry
Rodriguez. After class, you will sit down as a group
to enjoy the fruits of your labor and, of course, some
great wine! (Please see menu on page 5.)
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. Registration
10:15 am Class (begins promptly)
$88.00 per person
International
Nights
Reservations
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner and Special Events
http://athenaeum.caltech.edu
Hotel Rooms
(626) 395-8200
551 South Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
International Nights are
the perfect way to explore
the culinary world without
leaving town. Join us for these special meals.
International prix-fixe dinners available in addition to
á la carte dinner. (Please see menus on page 5.)
MONDAY, JUNE 8 – Provence
MONDAY, JUNE 22 – Germany
Seating from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$34.00 per person
Lobster Night
We’re bringing the flavors
of Nantucket to Pasadena.
Feast your eyes on a two
pound steamed Maine
Lobster with all the fixings.
Grilled bone-in filet mignon and vegetable bastilla
will be available as alternative entrée options. House wines available with dinner. (Please see menu on page 5.)
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Seating every half hour
from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$79.00 per person
Family Night BBQ
Magic Night featuring Kansas City BBQ
Back by popular demand, we
host our annual Magic Night
themed family barbecue. Be
captivated with tableside tricks
and a thrilling interactive show by our mesmerizing
magician. (Please see menu on page 5.)
MONDAY, JUNE 29
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour
7:00 p.m. Magician's show
$27.50 for Adults / $13.75 for children 4-11 yrs.
complimentary for children 3 yrs. and under
Employee of the Month
April 2015
Laura Denenholz
Our April Employee of the Month is Laura
Denenholz. Laura has worked at the Athenaeum
for a little over a year and this is her first time
being honored as Employee of the Month.
Pasadena born and raised, Laura graduated
from Claremont McKenna College in 2011
with a B.A. in Psychology. Prior to working
at the Athenaeum, Laura worked for a local
medical office, where she developed her skills
in web design and social media marketing.
Laura is our Membership & Guest Relations
Coordinator, where she assists members with
their reservations and updates their membership
account as needed. She is also responsible for
putting together The Update each month, and
maintaining the club website. Laura enjoys the
wide variety of tasks she performs every day
and the opportunity to work with many of the
Athenaeum’s amazing staff members.
When not at work, Laura enjoys riding
American Saddlebred horses, improving her
cooking skills, and spending time with friends
and family.
(Marisu’s Message Corner)
We all know that summer is here when the Rath al Fresco
(RAF) opens. Every year, members anxiously await the opening
of the RAF with some members relishing daily what the al Fresco
offers. On Friday, May 22, the long-awaited opening did not
disappoint. Chef Kevin and his culinary team were ready for
the crowds. A real crowd pleaser was the BBQ Buffet Express with an offering of
entrees, sides, an ice cream sundae and iced tea and countless visits back to the
buffet. The lobster roll, an old favorite, was back on the menu along with the
beer can chicken, fire-grilled fresh artichoke, and the Southwest and Mediterranean
Platters for big parties. Of course, the bar was also busy with bartender Mike
Echevarria mixing up pitchers of his best mojito and Food & Beverage Director
Jerry Rodriguez offering a great selection of beers and wines by the glass. If you have not experienced the Rath al Fresco, there is no time to waste. Bar opens at 5:00 p.m. and no reservations required. Come and join the fun!
More celebrations come in June when Caltech graduates receive their
baccalaureate and doctorate degrees on the 12th. On the 4th of June, Caltech
honors all employees who have worked at the Institute ten years or more. At the
club, the 25-year honorees are Samir Abi-Rached and Rene Velado and the 20-year
honorees are Jose Cervera, Ever De La Torre, Ramiro De La Torre, Dexter Jeremiah,
and Luis Mendoza.
June is also the month of anticipation. Lobster Night, another member favorite,
is scheduled on Friday, June 26. I can almost taste that very tender and very
juicy lobster meat from that two-pounder. Make your reservation early as this is
always a sell-out event.
“Magic” is the theme of our first Family Barbecue scheduled on Monday, June
29. Time to bring the family, young and old alike, to see those magic tricks.
I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office
when you are next at the club. Or, hope to see you at the Rath al Fresco.
Congratulations, Laura, on a job well done!
Marisu Jimenez
General Manager
Athenaeum
2015 Athenaeum Service Award Recipients
Executive Chef
Kevin Isacsson
Samir E H
Abi-Rached
25 years
Ramiro De La Torre
20 years
Rene Velado
25 years
Dexter David
Jeremiah
20 years
Jose E. Cervera
20 years
Luis Mendoza
20 years
Ever De La Torre
20 years
Marisu Jimenez
20 years
showed once
again he is up
for anything to
make an event a
wild success as he slow-grilled two pigs
for a recent faculty reception.
The roast pigs were the special
highlight of the party!
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Prime Rib Buffet
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SATURDAY
Caltech
Caltech Senior Banquet
Commencement
Á la Carte Dinner
Á la Carte Lunch
Closed
Closed
Rath al Fresco Closed
Rath al Fresco Open
Hayman Lounge Open Hayman Lounge Open
Prime Rib Buffet
Prix Fixe Menu
available at dinner
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Magic Night
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Rath al Fresco
Appetizers
Salads
Chipotle Nachos
Mezze Platter
Kale Caesar Salad
Chicken Tostada
Crusty Seeded Pretzel
Fire-Grilled Fresh Artichokes
Garlic Fries
Mixed Assorted Olives
Appetizer Platters
Southwest Platter
Mediterranean Platter
Tortilla Chips with
Guacamole & Salsa
Tacos and Stuff
Fish Taco Plate
Pulled Pork Taco
Mushroom and Chile Rajas Taco
Quesadillas
Specialty
Barbecued Beer Can Chicken
Grilled Swordfish
Grilled Sausage Plate
Burgers
Kids
Kobe Burger
Grilled Portobello Burger
Spicy Chicken Burger
Grilled Chicken Strips
Hot Dog
Sandwiches
Cheese Pizza
Lobster Roll
Hoisin Glazed Tofu Naan Wrap
Pressed Cuban Sandwich
Roast Lamb Dip
Desserts
Al Fresco Mud Pie
Al Fresco Berries Athenaeum
Pizza
Tiramisu
Fresh Fruit Cup
Margherita Pizza
BBQ Chicken
Meat Pizza
Homemade Gelato
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Friday Evenings
BBQ EXPRESS BUFFET
We fire up the grill with your
barbecue favorites.
Buffet includes entrées, sides,
ice cream sundae and freshly
brewed iced tea all for a great
value. It’s the perfect dining
option for large parties.
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,
The Athenaeum, 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106.
Donation checks should be payable to “The Athenaeum,” with the memo line indicating “AAPF.”
Thank you to each of the following donors to the AAPF (as of April 13, 2015):
Prof. Clarence Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blum
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Boughton
Mr. Allen Brune
Mr. Scott Burleigh
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Destabelle
Steven and Mie Frautschi
Mrs. John Gee
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hartman
Mrs. Ann Hight
Mr. William Leflang
In Memory of Mr. Joseph W. Lewis, Jr.
Honored By:
Mary Cavena & Auggie Weigle
Ms. Anna Greenhalgh
Ms. Helen B. Poindexter
Mrs. F. H. Simmons
New Members
Mr. Nicolas Batara
Mr. Michael Beverland
Mr. Kenneth Bradshaw
Dr. Stefan Demetrescu
Dr. Tom Greenfield
Mr. Inseob Hahn
Mr. John Hasier
Ms. Jennifer Herman
Mr. William Ireland
Mr. Siddharth Jain
Mr. Frank Kelly
Mr. David Kuo
Dr. Ea Nicole Madrigal
Mr. Tomas Martin-Mur
Dr. Stuart McMuldroch
Ms. Roxanne Meraz
Ms. Rachel Petitto
Dr. Arun Sampathkumar
Mr. William Schill
Mr. Corwin Shiu
Mr. John Steeves
Mr. Jonathan Thompson
Mr. Roy Williams
Mr. William Wong
Ms. Nora Mainland
Dr. Donald Montgomery
Prof. Maarten Schmidt
Dr. Edward Smith
Ms. Alison Sowden
Pamela & Mark Wiedenbeck
Mr. Christopher A. Wilson
CALTECH ARCHITECTURAL
TOUR SERVICE
A Special Service of the Caltech Women’s Club
THURSDAY, June 25 / 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.
Reciprocal Club Spotlight
The Royal Canadian Military Institute
426 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S9
www.rcmi.org • (416) 597-0286
Founded in 1890 by General William Dillon Otter, The Royal Canadian Military Institute was
established for “the promotion and fostering of military art, science, and literature” in Canada.
Completely renovated in 2014, The Royal Canadian Military Institute has 3 different à la carte
dining venues for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and ten different rooms available
for private functions. True to its origin, the club also has a museum and a library featuring
various objects and texts related to military history. Should be you be in need of a place to stay
the night, the top floor of the club has nine brand-new guest rooms.
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Chef’s Cooking Class
Family Night Barbecue
Food & Wine Pairings - Waitlist Only
Magic Night
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. Registration
10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) / $88.00 per person
MONDAY, JUNE 29
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour
7:00 p.m. Magician's show
$27.50 for Adults / $13.75 for children 4-11 yrs.
complimentary for children 3 yrs. and under
Charred Octopus
Green olive and black garlic salsa, sauce vierge
Albarino, Licia, Rias Baxias, 2013
Kansas City Barbecue Buffet
English Pea Risotto
Coppa, pea tendrils, sunchoke, parmesan, baby beets
Pouilly Fume, de Ladoucette, Loire, 2011
Barbecue Kansas City Rubbed Pork Spare Ribs
Spring Lamb Rack
Cassoulet, zucchini, market carrots
Zinfandel, Neyer’s, Vista Luna, Borden Ranch, Lodi, 2011
Hickory Smoked Chicken
Barbecue Beef Brisket with Burnt Ends
Barbecue Baked Beans
Meyer Lemon Custard Cake
Olive oil ice cream, blueberry sauce
Moscato d'Asti, Michele Chiarlo, Nivole, Piedmont
Cheesy Corn Bake
Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes
International Nights
Garlic Parmesan Bread
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour
Baked Potato Salad
$34.00 per person
Fresh Fruit Display
Provence - MONDAY, JUNE 8
Creamy Cole Slaw
Tossed Salad with Watermelon Radishes,
Seared Tuna with a Tian of Provencale Vegetables
Tapenade and rouille
Tomatoes, and Bermuda Onions
Macaroni Salad
Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
Goat cheese potato gratin
Southwest Bean Salad
Chocolate Chiboust
Blood orange sorbet and tarragon blood orange coulis
Kids Buffet
Macaroni and Cheese
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Hamburgers
Germany - MONDAY, JUNE 22
Breaded Chicken Tenders
Smoked Cheese and Beer Fondue
Beer simmered bratwurst, grilled bacon,
mushrooms and rye bread
Franks and Beans
Beef Rouladen
Braised beef striploin braised with bacon, pickles,
and caramelized onions.
Served with braised red cabbage and chived spatzle
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Dessert
Apple Dumplings
Cherry Cobbler
Hazelnut Strawberry Shortcake
Apfelfannkuchen
Apple pancakes with apple sorbet
Assorted Ice Cream and Sorbet
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Coming in July & August
DATE NIGHT
COOKING CLASS
FRIDAY, JULY 10
FAMILY NIGHT ~ CARNIVAL
MONDAY, JULY 20
BASTILLE DAY DINNER
TUESDAY, JULY 14
FAMILY NIGHT – Luau
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Athenaeum Administration and Staff
Chair, Board of Governors
GARY LORDEN, Ph.D.
Phone: (626) 395-4349
Email: glorden@caltech.edu
Director, Food & Beverage
JERRY RODRIGUEZ
Phone: (626) 395-8261
Email: jerry.rodriguez@caltech.edu
Manager, Private & Club Events
BONNIE WEILER
Phone: (626) 395-8263
Email: bonnie.weiler@caltech.edu
Chair, House Committee
PETER DERVAN, Ph.D.
Phone: (626) 395-6002
Email: dervan@caltech.edu
Assistant Director, Food & Beverage
MURILLO MIRANDA, JR.
Phone: (626) 395-8209
Email: murillo.miranda@caltech.edu
General Manager
MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM
Phone: (626) 395-8260
Email: marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu
Manager, Club Dining
DEXTER JEREMIAH
Phone: (626) 395-8205
Email: dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu
Director, Hotel Operations &
Membership
MARGARET McVEY THOMAS
Phone: (626) 395-8271
Email: margaret.thomas@caltech.edu
Executive Chef
KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC
Phone: (626) 395-8293
Email: kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu
Director, Private & Club Events
VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE
Phone: (626) 395-8264
Email: victoria.hidalgo@caltech.edu
Director, Fiscal Operations
KAREN HARMON, CPA
Phone: (626) 395-8267
Email: karen.harmon@caltech.edu
Manager, Private & Club Events
KATHY WINTERROWD
Phone: (626) 395-8206
Email: kathy.winterrowd@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
551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
http://athenaeum.caltech.edu
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.
Prime Rib Buffet
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.