A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM n THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MAY 2012

Rath Al Fresco - Opening Night The Original Social Networking Site Long before the era of digital friendships and electronic invitations, the Caltech community gathered at the original social networking site – Rath Al Fresco! Consider this as a mass posting for all to join us for our annual re-opening. Be sure to “tag” a friend and “check in” at The Athenaeum. A Platinum Club Put down those ipads and ebooks because it’s going to be a great summer of America reconnecting, face-to-face, with friends, family and colleagues. Visit our website for a complete 2012 summer menu featuring menu classics and new highlights! FRIDAY, MAY 25 Bar: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Food: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tequila Tasting International Nights The smooth and spicy flavors of tequila are explored at this International Nights are the perfect way exclusive tasting event. Enjoy to explore the culinary world without multiple tequila selections paired leaving town. Join us for these special with a Mexican tasting menu. See dining experiences. International prix- menus on page 5. fixe dinners are available in addition to á la carte dinner. See menus on our website. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 MONDAY, MAY 7 – Mexico 6:30 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 21 – Venice $25.00 per person 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour Cinco De Mayo $25.00 per person Specials Taste of California Fiesta in the Rathskeller MEMORIAL DAY Exclusive Wine Tasting Event MONDAY, MAY 28 Come and get your fill of Mexican favorites. We’re Get a taste of California’s finest here The Athenaeum will be at The Athenaeum. We’re showcasing closed for breakfast, lunch & celebrating all evening with great food and beverage specials. The grill ignites to bring you great Mexican favorites. California's premier wineries at this dinner on Monday, May 28 in special, one-of-a-kind tasting event observance of the Memorial Tacos made to order $1.50 each featuring premium tray passed hors d’oeuvres and appetizer stations. Day holiday. Achiote Chicken, Baja Fish, Carne Asada, See menu on page 5. Portobello Mushroom FRIDAY, MAY 11 Drink Specials 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mexican Beer Pitchers & Tequila Flights $8 $30.00 per person Cadillac Margarita Pitchers $18 Margarita Pitchers & Mexican Beer Bucket (4 bottles) $10 Mother's Day Margaritas $4 Brunch FRIDAY, MAY 4 - 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reservations Pamper mom by treating her to The Chef's Cooking Athenaeum’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Breakfast, Lunch, Our exquisite buffet offers decadent desserts and outdoor ambiance which makes for the perfect place Dinner and Special Events Class Mexican Cuisine for the family to gather and celebrate her special day. Please be (626) 395-8282 advised, we cannot guarantee seating requests or preferences. Known for its varied flavors, See menu on page 5. Hotel Rooms colorful decoration and variety (626) 395-8200 of spices and ingredients, Mexican Cuisine is always a SUNDAY, MAY 13 crowd pleaser especially as the weather heats up! Chef 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kevin welcomes you back into the kitchen for personalized Seating every half hour 551 South Hill Avenue instruction followed by a satisfying post-class luncheon. $45.00 per person / $50.00 per person after May 7 Pasadena, CA 91106 See menu on page 5. $25.00 for children ages 4-11 yrs. SATURDAY, MAY 5 Complimentary for children under 3 yrs. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (class begins promptly) $80.00 per person Employee of the Month March 2012 (Marisu’s Message Corner)

JESUS VALLES Did you like the first full-color edition ofThe Update published last April? We are always thinking of new ways to attract and draw members to the activities of the club. We hope the full color edition caught your attention and gave you the desire to sign up for one of our events in April or in May. As you may have noticed, this edition is in color too. May is a celebration month. To start off our Cinco de Mayo celebration, we have a tequila tasting on Wednesday, May 2. Jerry Rodriguez, our Food and Beverage Director, has lined up 6 tequilas ranging from “blanco” to “extra añejo” or “ultra aged” which means that the tequila has to be aged a minimum of 3 years. Tequila, which is made from the agave plant, Our Food and Beverage Department has was produced as early as the 16th century near the city of Tequila, which was not officially recognized Jesus Valles with the coveted established until 1656. Employee of the Month award for the second Continuing the Cinco de Mayo celebration, we will have tacos made-to-order along with time. Jesus has worked at The Athenaeum for Cadillac margaritas and Mexican beer buckets at the Rathskeller on Friday, May 4. Bar opens just over 6 years as a server. Jesus’ experience at 4:30pm so start the celebration early and have your fill of tacos and margaritas on the eve in the dining industry has been varied. He of Cinco de Mayo. worked under the famous Arnie Morton Chef Kevin fires up the kitchen onCinco de Mayo with a Mexican themed cooking class. when he developed the swank East Bank One of the items being prepared for the class is mushroom and huitlacoche enchiladas. Club’s three restaurants in Chicago. He has “Huitlacoche” or corn smut is the fungus (mushroom) that grows on corn. Huitlacoche is eaten, also spent time at Madre, the Biltmore, and usually as a filling in quesdadillas or enchiladas and other tortilla based foods and soups. the once Huntington Ritz Carlton. All of these establishments prepared Jesus for the Celebrate a Taste of California on Friday, May 11 as we bring to you 10 of California’s premiere wineries. Each winery – Hollywood & Vine Cellars, Baker Lane Vineyards, wonderful service experience he provides the Brown Estate, Kinero Cellars, Denner Vineyards, Big Vine Wines, Peter Michael Winery, members of The Athenaeum. Jesus loves the Sean Thackery and Villa Creek Cellars – will showcase their special blend at the event. To ambiance and atmosphere of The Athenaeum, complement the wines, our culinary staff has prepared food items that will heighten your especially interacting with members and their tasting experience. guests who come to dine. When considering a wine to go with your dinner selection, ask There is no other place to celebrate Mother’s Day than at The Athenaeum’s Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13. Take Mom away from the kitchen and give her this Jesus! He takes great pleasure in assisting wonderful treat. The variety and spread of the food items on the buffet will guarantee members navigate the club’s extensive wine a smile on her face. Make your reservations on-line by logging-in to our website – list and choose a wine pairings to complement http://athenaeum.caltech.edu or call (626) 395-8282. their entrée. The Rath al Fresco opens Friday, May 25. The Rath al Fresco is the original social networking site at Caltech. The opening marks the start of summer for Athenaeum members. Jesus enjoys outdoor activities of mountain Come to The Athenaeum and celebrate the month of May with us. biking, jogging, and swimming. Reading is another passion, especially when it comes to The Athenaeum will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day and in innovative science research, much of which remembrance of all the men and women who have dedicated their lives for our freedom. happens at Caltech. The Athenaeum is I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are fortunate to have dedicated employees such next at the club. as Jesus. It is through team members like him that we all shine! Marisu Jimenez Congratulations Jesus! General Manager

Easter Brunch Beer Dinner 2 Executive Chef Kevin’s Recipe Corner Grape Almond Gazpacho

Ingredients Directions 1 garlic clove In a blender, working in batches, purée the garlic with the 5 cups of 5 cups cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced plus ¼ cup finely diced diced cucumber, the 1 ¼ cups of whole green grapes, ½ cup of the peeled cucumber, for garnish almonds and the bread cubes, scallions, watercress, water, olive oil and 1¼ cups whole green grapes, plus ¼ sherry vinegar until very smooth. Transfer the soup to a large pitcher and cup diced grapes, for garnish season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. ¾ cup marcona almonds 3 cups crustless ½-inch diced good To serve, chop the remaining ¼ cup of almonds. Stir the gazpacho, white bread then pour it into shallow bowls. Garnish the soups with the finely diced 4 scallions, white and tender green parts, cut into 1-inch lengths cucumber, grapes and the chopped almonds. Serve. 1 cup watercress leaves ½ cup cold water ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper Makes 4 Servings Enjoy Cooking!

Caltech Playreaders Caltech Architectural Tour Service Theater of the Imagination THURSDAY, MAY 24 The 61st Season: Lies and Deception 10:30 a.m. “An Experiment with an Air Pump” by Shelagh Stephenson CATS, a special service of the Caltech Women’s Club, is Directed & Introduced by Todd Brun pleased to announce architectural tours of the campus. Tours Tuesday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. last approximately 1½ to 2 hours and are open to the public. The Athenaeum – Hall of Associates For more information, contact Susan Gray in the Office of Communications at (626) 395-6328. Join the Caltech Playreaders as they entertain audiences with an intimate script reading performance. Enjoy the added experience of dinner at The Athenaeum. Playreaders dinner is available before the The Hotel at the Athenaeum is the show at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are not needed for the reading but perfect place to stay in Pasadena; close are recommended for the dinner. to everything the city has to offer yet Please call to reserve at (626) 395-8282. ensconced in the quiet, elegant Caltech campus and beautiful surrounding Help The Athenaeum “GO GREEN” neighborhood. The Hotel is within Be part of our "Go Green" initiative by receiving your walking distance of the Huntington monthly Update newsletter & statements electronically. Library and Gardens and a short distance As a THANK YOU... from bustling Old Pasadena and the Members who opt to change to electronic newsletter & statement in Norton Simon Museum. the month of May will receive a 10% discount coupon on dining & hotel services, valid for one use. This summer we are offering special packages for our hotel Coupon is valid within 30 days of receipt and can only be redeemed with á la carte dining services (for parties of 6 people or less) or short-term hotel guests. Our weekday rate of $150.00 for members and stays. Discount coupon cannot be applied to beverages, special events, dues $160.00 for sponsored guests includes a delicious breakfast. or visit charges, hotel stays exceeding one week, other gift certificates or birthday coupons. E-newsletters are emailed before the end of each month On weekends we offer an overnight rate of $149.00 with with upcoming club information and events, while month-end notices are continental breakfast. Both options include up to two tickets sent when your next statement is ready to be viewed. to the Huntington Library. When you are making plans for If you would like to receive your Update & statements by email, yourself or your guests, the Athenaeum Hotel is waiting for please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (626) 395-8200 to make the switch. you. Packages available June 18 through September 5, 2012.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Chef’s Cooking Class: Rathskeller Rathskeller Kobe Rathskeller Philly Rathskeller Cinco Mexican Taco Night $2 Sliders Night $6 Steak Sandwich de Mayo Specials Night $6 Tequila Tasting International 6 Nights: Mexico 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prix-Fixe Dinner Taste of California Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Wine Event Prix-Fixe Dinner Rathskeller Philly Prix-Fixe Dinner Rathskeller Rathskeller Rathskeller Kobe Sliders Night $6 Steak Sandwich Rathskeller All Monday Night Taco Night $2 Night $6 Burgers $6 You Can Eat Tostada Buffet 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Mother's Day Rathskeller Rathskeller Philly Rathskeller All Brunch Rathskeller Rathskeller Kobe Monday Night Steak Sandwich You Can Eat Taco Night $2 Sliders Night $6 Burgers $6 Night $6 Tostada Buffet

20 International 21 22 23 24 25 26 Nights: Venice Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Prix-Fixe Dinner Rathskeller Philly Rath al Fresco Rathskeller Rathskeller Kobe Steak Sandwich Rathskeller Taco Night $2 Opening Night Monday Night Sliders Night $6 Night $6 Burgers $6 27 28 29 30 31 Prix-Fixe Dinner Memorial Day Prime Rib Buffet Prix-Fixe Dinner Holiday Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco

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New Members Coming in June Mr. Marius Alazard Mrs. Mohana Mageswaran Rath Al Fresco Caltech Commencement Mr. Gregory Allen Mr. Sean Mills MONDAY – FRIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION Ms. Kimberly Blum Mr. Bernardo Padilla BAR SERVICE: THURSDAY, JUNE 14 - DINNER: Mr. Liam Clegg Prof. Victor Preisser 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. Rathskeller and Hayman Lounge FOOD SERVICE: Prof. Catherine Drennan Mr. Bruno Savard open for dinner & 5:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. cocktail service only. Ms. Helen Duong Mr. Kazuo Sone FRIDAY, JUNE 15 - LUNCH: Prof. Hans Fecht Ms. Pamela Sontz Chef’s Cooking Class: Lunch service will not be available. Gastropub Fare Ms. Morgane Grivel Mr. Nathan Strange SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Lobster Night Mr. Mikhail Hanewich- Hollatz Mr. Zachary Sun 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Mr. Rodney Hoffman Mr. Nicholas Swisher International Nights 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Mr. Robert Karl Mr. Patrick Tawagi MONDAY, JUNE 4: Paris Bistro Family BBQ: Hawaiian Luau Mr. B. Marshall Katz Dr. Kasthuri Venkateswaran MONDAY, JUNE 18: Morocco MONDAY, JUNE 25 Mr. Erich Kreidler Mrs. Terza West-Dantzler 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Mr. Brian Lee Mr. Frank Weyer 6:00 P.M. HULA DANCERS & FIRE SHOW

4 Taste of California Mother’s Day Brunch Exclusive Wine Tasting Event SUNDAY, MAY 13 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., seating every half hour FRIDAY, MAY 11 $45.00 per person / $50.00 per person after May 7th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ~ $30.00 per person $25.00 for children 4-11 years, Featured Wineries Complimentary for children 3 yrs. & under 2480 Hollywood & Vine ~ Short Ends ~ Baker Lane Juices Brown Estate ~ Kinero Cellars ~ Denner Orange, Ruby Grapefruit, Cranberry and Apple Juices Big Vine Wines ~ Peter Michael Winery Just Baked This Morning Sean Thackrey ~ Villa Creek Winery Palmiers, Plain and Chocolate Croissants Stations Assorted Fruit Danish Homemade Scones with Meyer Lemon Curd and Preserves Fruit and Cheese Station Bran Muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, display of American artisanal cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, Blueberry Cream Muffins crostini, baguette, cracker, chutneys, aged balsamic vinegar Fruit and Nut Bread, Pain Rustique Hot Pink Salt Block Station Fresh Seafood beef tataki with Asian slaw seared ahi with togarashi aioli Shrimp Cocktail ~ Applewood Smoked Salmon King Crab Legs ~ Oysters on the Half Shell Trio of Blood Orange marinated tuna, oyster with flying fish roe, lobster Chilled Spring Platters with blood orange and vodka shot Grilled Hearts of Palm with Pineapple and Cluster Tomatoes Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres Market Basket Display of Lettuces, Four Grain Salad with Mushrooms Korean Mini Tacos Beet Salad with Blood Orange, Bleu Cheese spicy ahi sesame cones ~ bacon wrapped dates with saba ~ and Roasted Hazelnuts pad thai in Chinese take out poutine Brie en Croute with Rhubarb Chutney, Heirloom Tomato Mozzarella Salad Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display & Caesar Salad Eggs and Things Beef Brisket Hash and Eggs with Shishito Peppers Spinach, Artichoke and Gruyere Quiche Chef’s Cooking Class Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chicken Apple Sausage Mexican Cuisine Lyonnaise Potatoes SATURDAY, MAY 5 Omelets Made to Order 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ~ 10:00 a.m. Registration Mushrooms, Tomato, Green Onion, Herbs, Peppers, 10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) ~ $80.00 per person Ham, Olives, Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Feta Cheeses Salsas ~ Tamales Waffle and Pancake Station Mushroom and Huitlacoche Enchiladas Freshly made Chocolate Waffles and Red Velvet Pancakes with Cochinita Pibil ~ Chicken Pipian Apple Raisin Compote, Fresh Berries, Caramel Bananas, Flan Whipped Cream and Maple Syrup Entrées du Jour Garlic Pepper Crusted Roast Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce and Thyme Jus Pacific Ling Cod with Gingered Carrot Sauce and Pea Tendrils Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde, Fontina, Tequila Tasting Olives and Sun Dried Tomatoes WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Rosemary Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes 6:30 p.m. ~ $25.00 per person Sautéed Green Beans and Radishes Roast Nueske Slab Bacon T1 Tequila Uno Ultra Fino Los Azulejos Tequila Kid’s Korner blanco reposado Grilled Chicken Strips ~ Macaroni and Cheese Mini Sliders ~ Silver Dollar Pancakes Fortaleza Tequila Don Félix Tequila blanco añejo Sweet Treats Mini Tarts and Cones ~ Cream Puff Swans ~ Strawberry T1 Tequila Uno Excepcional Corrido Tequila Cheesecake ~ Fresh Berry Crème Brulee ~ Assorted Cupcakes reposado extra añejo Chocolate Fountain ~ White Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding Homemade Ice Cream

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 Manager, Private & Club Events Dining Room Schedule GARY LORDEN JERRY RODRIGUEZ MILKO RIVERA Lunch & Dinner Reservations Phone: (626) 395-4349 Phone: (626) 395-8261 Phone: (626) 395-8206 (626) 395-8282 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Breakfast Chair, House Committee Assistant Director, Food & Beverage Director, Hotel Operations & Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. MARIANNE BRONNER MURILLO MIRANDA, JR. Membership Lunch MARGARET McVEY THOMAS Phone: (626) 395-3355 Phone: (626) 395-8209 Monday to Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 395-8271 Email: [email protected] Dinner General Manager Club Dining Manager Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM DEXTER JEREMIAH Membership & Guest Relations 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone: (626) 395-8260 Phone: (626) 395-8205 Coordinator Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] LESLIE O'DELL Phone: (626) 395-8266 Prime Rib Buffet Executive Chef Director, Private & Club Events Email: [email protected] Every Wednesday Evening KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lunch and Dinner Reservations, Phone: (626) 395-8293 Phone: (626) 395-8264 ( ) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Special Events Reservations Non-beef options are always available (626) 395-8282 Director, Fiscal Operations Manager, Private & Club Events Hayman Lounge KAREN HARMON, CPA DIOR CHASE Front Desk & Guest Room Bar Service Reservations Phone: (626) 395-8267 Phone: (626) 395-8263 Monday to Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 395-8200 Fax: (626) 795-0869 Food Service Monday to Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Rathskeller Monday to Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bar open until 9:00 p.m. 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 (10:00 p.m. on Fridays) http://athenaeum.caltech.edu