2016 Holiday Season

The Update
The Athenaeum
Monday Night
Dinner
Closed Through
Monday, Sept. 26
Dining on Monday
evenings will be
closed for the
summer. 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, Sept. 5,
2016 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
athenaeum.caltech.edu
(626) 395-8282
Hotel Rooms
(626) 395-8200
551 South Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
SEPTEMBER 2016
A M ONTHLY N EWSLETTER FOR M EMBERS OF T HE A THENAEUM ■ T HE C ALIFORNIA I NSTITUTE OF T ECHNOLOGY
Seafood &
Crab Crack
Join us for an incredible,
one-of-a-kind seafood
dinner to conclude the final
days of summer. We will have the freshest selection
at our seafood buffet, carving station, and sushi bar.
(Please see menu on website.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Seating every half hour from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$69.00 for adults / $30.00 for children 4-11 yrs.
complimentary for children 3 yrs. and under
Chef’s
Cooking Class
Indian Cuisine
Join us this month as
Chef Kevin Isacsson teaches you how to prepare a
wide variety of delicious dishes from exotic India.
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
website.)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$88.00 per person
2016 Holiday Season
(Reservations open Monday, Sept. 12, 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 28 & 29, December 5, 6, 12 & 13
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / $39.00 per person
Sparkling Wine Dinner
Friday, December 2
6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner
$100.00 per person
Children’s Holiday Tea & Tree Trimming
Saturday, December 3
9:00 a.m. Children’s Activities / 10:30 a.m. Tea
$32.00 per person
Holiday Brunch
Sunday, December 4
9:30 am. – 1:30 p.m.
(3:00 p.m. Buffet Stations Close)
$52.50 for adults / $27.50 for children (4-11 yrs.)
$57.00 for reservations received after November 28.
Holiday Breakfast Buffet
8th Annual Beer Festival
As the summer months
fade into fall, it’s time for
Oktoberfest. 2016 marks our
Eighth Annual Beer Festival
event. Join us as we sample
some of our 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 16
6:30 p.m.
$59.00 per person
Tuesdays, December 6, 13, & 20
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
$15.00 per person
Holiday Gala Dinner
Thursday / Friday / Saturday, December 8, 9, & 10
6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:45 p.m. Program
$105.00 per person on Thursday
$115.00 per person on Friday & Saturday
Live band & dancing included on Friday &
Saturday nights.
Holiday Buffet
December 14, 15, 16, 21 & 22
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$52.50 for adults / $27.50 for children (4–11 yrs.)
Complimentary Eggnog
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 21 & 22
11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
Employee of the Month
July 2016
Rosa Alcantar
(Marisu’s Message Corner)
Rath al Fresco –
Last Hurrah at the old site
Enjoy the Rath al Fresco the entire month of September
as it winds down for the season.
Our employee of the month for July
2016 is Rosa Alcantar, who has been
with The Athenaeum for eight years.
Rosa works in the Accounting
Department where she is responsible
for account receivables. In this role,
she assists members when they have
questions about their statements or
accounts. Rosa’s cheerful demeanor
and willingness to go the extra mile
in every aspect of her job made the
decision easy to name her employee of
the month.
Rosa has two sons: Alex, 26 and
Caesar, 17. Alex is working and going
to Glendale Community College.
Caesar recently graduated from high
school and is planning to join the
Marines.
Much of Rosa’s free time is spent at her
church where she is an active member.
Rosa enjoys working with the
Accounting team and her other fellow
employees. She feels that she is in
another part of the world when she
is at work. She enjoys the peaceful,
calm and beautiful surroundings on
campus.
Congratulations, Rosa,
on a job a well done!
Next year, we will be moving just a bit north
when the Rath al Fresco Pavilion and Gardens
will be ready. We are all excitedly awaiting the
completion of the new kitchen. With a permanent
kitchen servicing the Rath al Fresco next season,
Chef Kevin Isacsson will be able to offer some
menu items that the temporary kitchen was not
properly equipped to handle. We may even be
open a few weeks earlier than usual. Watch for the
announcements as we unveil the Pavilion to the membership in 2017.
The Seafood and Crab Crack on Friday, September 9 will be on its
sixth year. This event is a sure crowd pleaser for seafood enthusiasts.
Classics on the menu like seafood cocktail, corn and oyster chowder, oysters
on the half shell, clams casino, steamed crab legs and spicy garlic lemon
shrimp are just some of the reasons why members keep coming back.
Make sure you don’t miss this event, make your reservation early –
online at www.athenaeumcaltech.com or by calling (626) 395-8282.
Construction update: Cantilevered reinforced concrete deck, concrete
site curbs, foundations and retaining walls were completed in July. With
concrete poured on the retaining walls, the perimeter and boundaries of
the addition are now more clearly defined. In the front of the building,
two large planters, which will house trees and add a focal point to the
landscaping, have also been finished. Installation of high voltage cables
and the new transformer has been completed. Subterranean utility
installations in the new site are also done.
I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my
office when you are next at the club or, I will drop by your table at the
Rath al Fresco.
Marisu Jimenez
General Manager
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 Rath Al Fresco (for parties of 10 or more) efficiently and
effectively, while providing the timely and exceptional service that you expect from The Athenaeum. Please visit
the Athenaeum website to make all of your dining reservations at athenaeum.caltech.edu.
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• September 2016 •
SUNDAY
MONDAY
AUG 28
TUESDAY
29
Á la carte
Dinner Service
Closed
WEDNESDAY
30
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
THURSDAY
31
Prime Rib Buffet
FRIDAY
SEP 1
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
SATURDAY
2
3
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
Rath al Fresco Open Monday – Friday through Sept. 30th
4
5
Institute Holiday –
Athenaeum Closed
11
12
Á la carte
Dinner Service
Closed
18
6
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
25
26
Á la carte
Dinner Service
Closed
Prime Rib Buffet
13
International
Night – Barcelona
Seafood
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
19
Á la carte
Dinner Service
Closed
7
14
Prime Rib Buffet
20
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
21
Prime Rib Buffet
27
International Night
– Bavaria
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
28
Prime Rib Buffet
8
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
15
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
22
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
29
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
9
10
Chef ’s Cooking
Class: Indian
Cuisine
Seafood &
Crab Crack
16
17
8th Annual Beer
Festival Reception
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
23
24
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
30
Prix Fixe Menu
available in MDR
Last Night of
Rath al Fresco
OCT 1
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 13
Barcelona Coast Seafood
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Bavaria
Seating every half hour
from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$35.00 per person
3
Chef’s Cooking Corner
Asparagus
Tart
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
6 inches x 12 inches, thawed
1 pound asparagus
4 eggs, beaten
8 ounces milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
1.Lay the puff pastry over an approximate 4” x
10” tart pan and push the dough into all of
the corners. Cut off the excess dough from the
top. Bake the puff pastry blind by placing a
piece of foil or parchment in the pan over the
top of the dough and then weighing it down
with either uncooked beans or uncooked rice.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the paper/foil and beans/rice and
bake an additional 10 minutes.
2. Trim the asparagus to 4 inches from the tip.
3.Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the
asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Immediately
remove the asparagus and put into ice water.
When cool, drain the asparagus well. Arrange
asparagus on baked puff pastry sheet.
4.In a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, salt,
pepper and Gruyere cheese. Carefully pour
the mixture over the asparagus. Place in a
pre-heated 350 degree oven and bake for
approximately 20 minutes or until lightly
browned. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
Cut the tart into appropriate portion size and
serve.
Request for
Teacups and Saucers
We would like to thank Mrs. Pauline
Wickersham for her donation of teacups
and saucers for our Afternoon Tea. They
are beautiful additions to The Athenaeum’s
collection of tea service that has been donated
by other members.
The Athenaeum
accepts donations
of fine China
teacups and saucers
throughout the
year 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.
August New Members
Dr. Ben Bradley
Dr. Dankai Liu
Mr. Edmund Chan
Ms. Ana Helena Lobo
Dr. Bjorn Davidsson
Ms. Lauren Nichole
Mr. Robert Elliott
Mr. Pirooz Parvarandeh
Dr. Stephen Forman
Dr. Jose Velazco
Mr. James Harber
Dr. Michael Wagama
Caltech Architectural Tour Service
A Special Service of the Caltech Women’s Club
THURSDAY, September 22, 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.
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8th Annual
Beer Reception
International Night
Barcelona Coast
Seafood
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Seating every half hour
$35.00 per person
6:30 p.m.
$59.00 per person
b
Pork Belly Steamed Buns
Menu
Bacalao
b
lightly fried salt cod with anchovies,
asparagus, olives, romesco and pil pil
pickled red onion, marinated vegetables,
sriracha miso sauce
Paella Barcelona
Mini Duck Tostadas
chicken, shrimp, mussels and squid steeped
in saffron rice with vegetables
avocado, pico de gallo, chipotle crema
Green Lip Mussels
Crema Catalana
chorizo, lemon pepper linguini
Vietnamese Shrimp
sugar cane skewers
Braised Short Rib
with Gremolata
International Night
celery root purée, cippolini
Bavaria
Chicken Meatballs
napa cabbage, rice cake, hoisin
Black Pudding
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
sautéed apple, onions
and fried egg
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Seating every half hour
$35.00 per person
Fresh Corn Soup
Menu
cheddar fritters,
green onion espuma
Bavarian Sauerkraut Soup
Chocolate Pot de Crème
Lemongrass Coconut Pie
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
smoked bacon, vegetables, white wine, pretzels
Holstein Schnitzel
breaded veal cutlet topped with an egg, lemon butter
and parsley, served with caramelized onion spatzel,
carrots and beets
Kaiserschmarren
bavarian pancake with raisins,
apple and vanilla sauce
Please see beer listing on website.
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PASADENA, CA 91125
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PASADENA, CA
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Coming in October
Monday, October 3
Rathskeller
Opens
Monday, October 10 Saturday, October 15 Monday, October 24
International Night – Chef ’s Cooking Class – International Night –
Galicia
Food & Beer Pairing
Lyon
Friday, October 28
Escoffier
Dinner
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
Chair, House Committee
PETER DERVAN, Ph.D.
Phone: (626) 395-6002
Email: dervan@caltech.edu
Manager, Banquets
DEXTER JEREMIAH
Phone: (626) 395-8205
Email: dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu
General Manager
MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM
Phone: (626) 395-8260
Email: marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu
Director, Club Events &
Special Projects
VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE
Phone: (626) 395-8264
Email: victoria.hidalgo@caltech.edu
Executive Chef
KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC
Phone: (626) 395-8293
Email: kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu
Finance Director
MEETA BINDRA, CPA
Phone: (626)395-8267
Email: meeta.bindra@caltech.edu
Manager, Private & Club Events
KATHY WINTERROWD
Phone: (626) 395-8206
Email: kathy.winterrowd@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
Manager, Private & Club Events
BONNIE WEILER
Phone: (626) 395-8263
Email: bonnie.weiler@caltech.edu
The Athenaeum
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 – Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Food Service:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday:
Food service available until 9:00 p.m.