A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM n THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JANUARY 2011 International Nights BURNS NIGHT SUPPER International Nights return with themed prix fixe dinners available in addition to á la carte dinner. A Platinum Club MONDAY, JANUARY 10 – Vietnam of America MONDAY, JANUARY 24 – Finland Seating from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $25.00 per person Chef’s Cooking Class by: Robert Burns (1759-1796) O MY LUVE'S LIKE A RED, RED ROSE International Soups & Stews O, My Luve's like a red, red rose, Explore different lands That's newly sprung in June. through their soups and O, my Luve's like the melodie, stews. Then enjoy the fruits of your efforts at a That's sweetly play'd in tune. sit-down lunch, with wine, following the class. See menu on page 5. As fair art thou, my bonie lass, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 So deep in luve am I, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Happy 10:00 a.m. Registration And I will luve thee still, my dear, 10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) Till a' the seas gang dry. New Year $75.00 per person from all of the staff at Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear, The Athenaeum! 80th Anniversary And the rocks melt wi' the sun! We will see you after Wine & Spirits And I will luve thee still, my dear, While the sands o' life shall run. the holidays when we Tasting Single Malt Scotch re-open on And fare thee weel, my only luve, Monday, January 3. And fare thee weel a while! We are closed on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 And I will come again, my luve, Monday, January 17, Tasting from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in observance of $30.00 per person Join us in raising a wee dram in honor of Robert Burns. The songs and poems of Robert Burns Martin Luther Chef’s Table continue to live on through our annual celebration King, Jr. Day. of his birth. Our evening begins with a cocktail Our first Chef’s Table will be reception and hors d’oeurvres, followed by the Tuesday, January 25. We begin Parade of the Haggis and the Address to the Haggis. with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Neil McLeod leads us again as the Chairman of Reservations in the Library followed by a five- the evening. He will recite a Burns poem with his course dinner in the Main Dining typical bravado, and then lead us in a sing-along. Breakfast, Lunch, Room. Chef Kevin will take the Banquet-style seating (tables of 10). Dinner and Special group back and forth to the kitchen to show how the dishes See page 5 for the menu. Events come together. We will take only a total of 10 reservations for the Chef’s tasting menu, paired with wines. Executive (626) 395-8282 Chef Kevin Isacsson and Director of Food and Beverage FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 Jerry Rodriguez will guide the evening with the attendees. 6:30 p.m. Reception Hotel Rooms (View menu on our website at: 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program (626) 395-8200 http://athenaeum.caltech.edu/calendar.html) $57.00 per person TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Hosted cocktail reception and 551 South Hill Avenue 6:30 p.m. Reception wine included with dinner. Pasadena, CA 91106 7:00 p.m. Dinner $125.00 per person Employee of the Month: November 2010 (Marisu’s Message Corner) MANUEL BLAS Athenaeum passports were mailed out to all members in December in conjunction with the club’s 80th anniversary. A mail merge glitch resulted in members receiving the passports at their given mailing address but with an incorrect addressee. We apologize for the confusion this has caused but assure all that we do have your accurate information in our database. We subsequently sent out a letter, after discovering the glitch, explaining the circumstance and requesting members to hold on to the passport and start using it at their next and every visit to the club. If you did not keep the passport, please let us know so that we may replace it. We continue with our tradition of honoring the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, on Congratulations are due to Manuel Blas, Friday, January 28. Dr. Neil McLeod, who has been our master of ceremonies for a three time winner of Employee of the the last two years, will preside over the festivities of the evening. Our evening will Month, this time for November 2010. consist of dinner, of course, with haggis served as one of the entrees. The haggis, a traditional Scottish dish, was memorialized by Robert Burns in 1787 in his poem, Manuel works in our Culinary/Steward- Address to a Haggis. Here are the opening lines to the poem, translated, “Nice seeing ing Department and is a behind-the-scenes your honest, chubby face, Great chieftain of the sausage race! Above them all you take dynamo. Whether it is assisting with our your place, Belly, tripe, or links. Well are you worthy of grace as long as my arm.” buffets or making sure all of the culinary For our wine and spirits tasting, we will feature various single malt scotches on utensils are clean and organized, Manuel Wednesday, January 19. The term "single" designates that all the malts in the is the go-to guy. Manuel is known around bottle come from a single distillery, in Scotland, of course, just like Champagne is the Athenaeum as “Doctor” Blas. As the only from Champagne, France. Blended malt, vatted malt and pure malt are the story goes when we put on a dinner at the terms used for multi-distillery malts. The term "malt" means that the whisky is President’s House, Manuel once walked in distilled from a single “malted” grain which is barley. This has always been a very through the front door, instead of our pre- ferred secret back entrance. His co-workers popular event, so call early to make your reservation at (626) 395-8200. joked him about being one of the esteemed Did the holidays wear you down from all the entertaining? Join us for a low-key guests as the door was opened by none and casual but outstanding dinner in the Rathskeller. There are daily specials at other than the President himself! $5.00 and an expanded menu that includes appetizers such as Portobello fries (a carry-over from Rath al Fresco) and nachos; salads and sandwiches that include Manuel was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and chopped barbecue chicken salad, lamb & Point Reyes bleu cheese burger, and has worked at The Athenaeum for 15 years. vegetarian Panini, and pizzas. No reservations required and casual attire a must. He and wife of 34 years, Carmen, have one The Rathskeller opens at 5:00 p.m. daughter who is in college in Santa Clara. Manuel has a second job working up the The Athenaeum staff would like to extend their sincerest appreciation and gratitude street at St. Phillip’s School. He enjoys to all members who gave so generously to the Holiday Fund. This made their watching Cruz Azul soccer and Dodger holidays really special. baseball games. The best of the New Year to all from the entire Athenaeum team! I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum in 2011. Please drop by my Please join us in a round of applause for “Doctor” Manuel Blas! office when you are next at the club.

Marisu Jimenez Prix-Fixe Dinner General Manager uuuuuuuuuuuuuu We are happy to announce that our prix-fixe Scenes from our Gala Dinner dinner, offered throughout the evening, will continue through the month of January. Where else can you enjoy the most delicious food at the most beautiful setting in the city? Two courses offered at $20.00, three courses offered at $25.00.

2 Executive Chef Kevin’s Recipe Corner Thai Curry and Prawn Bisque

Ingredients Directions

3 Tbsps canola or grapeseed oil 1. Heat oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the ginger, garlic and shallots. 1 Tbsp minced ginger Cook until softened without browning. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring until the shrimp 1Tbsp minced garlic have turned red. Add the green curry paste and kaffir lime leaves and sauté briefly. Add the 1 Tbsp minced shallots whipping cream and simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat, 1 lb. shell-on uncooked shrimp add the lime juice and salt. Let cool slightly. 1 tsp green curry paste 2 kaffir lime leaves 2. Cut the cilantro leaves from the stems and place in a blender pitcher. Add the soup and (substitute the zest of 2 limes) purée finely. (You may need to do this in 2 batches.) Strain the soup through a chinois 4 cups whipping cream (wire mesh strainer) and season to taste. 1 bunch cilantro Juice of 2 limes Salt to taste

Yields 4 Servings Enjoy Cooking!

Welcome to our The Passport Program New Members As 2011 begins, so does The Athenaeum’s Passport program. Please note: Mr. Nicholas Boechler Dr. Satoru Ozawa the original mailing of the passports was affected by a glitch in the mail Mr. James Cochran Ms. Marilyn Peck merge system. You may have received an envelope on which the name and address were mismatched. This mailing was followed by a letter of Dr. Vladimir Dergachev Mrs. Bonnie Peterson explanation; again, please keep the envelope that you received and begin using your passport immediately. Also, please be assured that Dr. Suresh Doravari Mr. Hung Phan your information is correct in our membership system. Mr. Donglei Fan Dr. Anthony Piro If you returned the passport or if you did not receive a passport, please Mr. Angel Garnica Dr. Xin Qian contact us at (626) 395-8200 and we will quickly provide you with one.

Dr. Fred Hadaegh Mrs. Ann Rho The Passport program is part of the celebration of The Athenaeum’s Ms. Mary Ann Hall Prof. Daniel Richter 80th birthday. Throughout this year, members will have their Athenaeum Passports stamped as they enjoy special events, fine dining, Dr. Amanda Hargrove Dr. Tamara Rozhon and hotel stays. Your passport is valid through December 31, 2011.

Mr. Gregory Johansing Prof. Mary Schander As you increase the number of stamps on your Athenaeum Passport, Mr. Karl Klein Dr. Alec (Alexander) Smith you will increase your chances to win one of our Grand Prizes. Passport participants who garner at least 150 points will receive a gift certificate, Mr. Jeffrey Lai Mr. Eugene Sun valid for dinner for two at Wednesday night’s Prime Rib Buffet. Those Mr. W. Leroux Mr. Benjamin Sveinbjornsson who collect at least 350 points will be entered in a drawing to win one of these grand prizes: a Friday and Saturday stay for two in an Athenaeum Mrs. Julie Masterson Mr. Ivan Szelengowicz Suite, with dinner for two on Friday night; a Chef’s Table Dinner for eight; or a Wine Cellar Dinner for ten. Mr. Michael Napal Ms. Elizabeth Zimmer Ms. Dierdre O'Connell We look forward to seeing you, with your passport, at The Athenaeum soon!

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Institute Holiday

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Prime Rib Buffet Rathskeller Chef's Rathskeller Rathskeller Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Cooking Class $5 Philly Cheesesteak $5 Kobe Burgers in $1.50 Fish Tacos in $5 Kobe Beef Sliders International $5 Tri tip Sandwiches in in the Rathskeller the Rathskeller the Rathskeller Chili Nachos in the Rathskeller Soups & Stews the Rathskeller

9 International10 11 12 13 14 15 Prime Rib Buffet Rathskeller Nights: Vietnam Rathskeller Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm $1.50 Fish Tacos in $5 Philly Cheesesteak Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm $5 Tri tip $5 Kobe Beef Sliders the Rathskeller Sandwiches in in the Rathskeller $5 Kobe Burgers in Chili Nachos in the Rathskeller the Rathskeller the Rathskeller Wine & Spirits 16 17 18 Tasting - Single 19 20 21 22 Rathskeller Malt Scotch Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Rathskeller Institute Prime Rib Buffet Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Holiday $1.50 Fish Tacos in Rathskeller $5 Philly Cheesesteak $5 Kobe Beef Sliders the Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Sandwiches in $5 Tri tip in the Rathskeller Chili Nachos in the Rathskeller the Rathskeller 23/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 International Chef's Table Prime Rib Buffet Rathskeller Burns Night Nights: Finland (24th) Rathskeller Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Supper Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm $5 Philly Cheesesteak Rathskeller Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm $1.50 Fish Tacos in $5 Tri tip Sandwiches in Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm $5 Kobe Burgers in the Rathskeller Chili Nachos in the Rathskeller $5 Kobe Beef Sliders the Rathskeller the Rathskeller in the Rathskeller Scenes from our Gala Dinner Coming in February

Chef’s Cooking Class Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5

International Nights MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Greece MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Australia

Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

4 Chef's Cooking Class International Soups and Stews Burns Night Supper SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 10:00 a.m. Registration 6:30 p.m. Reception 10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program $75.00 per person $57.00 per person Thai Curry Shrimp Bisque Hosted cocktail reception and Sambhar wine included with dinner. Lamb Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Apricots and Prunes Coq au Vin Hors D’oeuvres Chili Verde Herb Crepe with Goat Cheese Sausage en Croute Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Seafood Pate Hair should be tied back. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Dinner Menu Rathskellar Menu 2011 Cock-a-Leekie Soup Fully Loaded Nachos Salsa, chilies, pinto beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheddar Venison Carpaccio and Monterey jack cheeses Rocket, beet root relish House Made European Style Fries Haggis with Neeps and Tatties Served with basil mayonnaise and homemade ketchup Horseradish Crusted Saddle of Lamb Portobello Fries Braised oxtail, skirlie potato cakes, Basil mayonnaise green peas, 12 year old sauce Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Ginger barbecue glaze, mango pico de gallo Tipsy Laird Crispy Calamari Fried lemon, tartar sauce Chopped Barbecue Chicken Salad Black beans, corn, red onion, tomato, avocado, salad greens, International Nights Grilled barbecue chicken, crispy tortilla, ranch dressing Seating from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Kobe Burger $25.00 per person Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese and 1000 island dressing, served with housemade fries Vietnam Vegetarian Panini MONDAY, JANUARY 10 Breaded eggplant, roasted pepper, tomato, smoked mozzarella and olive tapenade on flat bread with cole slaw Pho Fish and Chips Barbecue 5 Spice Game Hen Mashed peas, crispy lemon, tartar sauce Sausage fried rice, sweet and sour bok choy Grilled Marinated Salmon Pearl couscous, chefs vegetables, romesco beurre blanc Coconut Rice Pudding Peanut crisp, green tea ice cream Pizza Margherita with mozzarella, tomato and basil or Thai Spicy Chicken Pizza with red curry, mozzarella, carrots, ( bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro Finland Blackened Spicy Chicken Cheese Melt Flat bread, avocado, tomato, chipotle sauce, housemade fries MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Lamb and Shaft Bleu Cheese Burger Marinated Herring and Smoked Salmon Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, housemade fries Pickled onions, cranberry mustard, brown bread Specials Finnish Burgundy Pepper Steak Monday………Kobe Burger Night Tuesday…… Fish Taco Night Pickled pumpkin, chantrelles, bleu cheese onions Wednesday…….Tri Tip Chili Nachos Night Thursday……Philly Steak Sandwich Night Lingonberry Cheesecake Friday……..Kobe Sliders Night 5 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA 91125 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT #583 PASADENA, CA

Athenaeum Administration and Staff

Chair, Board of Governors Director, Food & Beverage Private Events Coordinator GARY LORDEN JERRY RODRIGUEZ RUBY BALES Phone: (626) 395-4349 Phone: (626) 395-8261 Phone: (626) 395-8280 Dining Room Schedule Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lunch & Dinner Reservations (626) 395-8282 Chair, House Committee Assistant Director, Food & Beverage Director, Hotel Operations & MARIANNE BRONNER MURILLO MIRANDA, JR. Membership Phone: (626) 395-3355 Phone: (626) 395-8209 MARGARET McVEY THOMAS Breakfast Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 395-8271 Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Email: [email protected] Lunch General Manager Club Dining Manager Monday to Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM DEXTER JEREMIAH Lunch and Dinner Dinner Phone: (626) 395-8260 Phone: (626) 395-8205 Reservations Monday to Friday – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (626) 395-8282

Executive Chef Director, Private & Club Events Special Events Reservations Prime Rib Buffet KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE (626) 395-8282 Every Wednesday Evening Phone: (626) 395-8293 Phone: (626) 395-8264 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Front Desk & Guest Room (Non-beef options are always available) Reservations Director, Fiscal Operations Manager, Private Events Phone: (626) 395-8200 Hayman Lounge KAREN HARMON, CPA DIOR CHASE Fax: (626) 795-0869 Food Service Phone: (626) 395-8267 Phone: (626) 395-8263 Monday to Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Bar Service Monday to Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Rathskeller Hours Monday to Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bar open until 9:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. Fridays) 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 http://athenaeum.caltech.edu