Lobster Night Family Night BBQ Chef`s Cooking Class International
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Lobster Night Family Night BBQ Chef`s Cooking Class International
A M ONTHLY N EWSLETTER FOR M EMBERS OF T HE A THENAEUM n T HE C ALIFORNIA I NSTITUTE OF T ECHNOLOGY JUNE 2012 Rath Al Fresco Rath Al Fresco is the hotspot on campus! Known as Caltech’s original networking site, Rath Al Fresco is the perfect place for summer socializing. Come on out for the great food and casual atmosphere. It’s going to be a great summer reconnecting, face-to-face, with friends, family and colleagues. Visit our website for the complete 2012 summer menu featuring menu classics and new highlights! A Platinum Club of America MONDAY – FRIDAY Bar: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Food: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2012 Menu Highlights Hours of Operation Announcement THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Dinner Service: CLOSED Á la carte dinner will not be available this evening because The Athenaeum will be hosting the Senior Banquet for graduates and their families. FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Lunch Service: CLOSED Á la carte lunch will not be available this afternoon because The Athenaeum will be hosting the Commencement Luncheon for graduates and their families. Reservations Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special Events http://athenaeum.caltech.edu Hotel Rooms (626) 395-8200 551 South Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106 APPETIZERS Sweet Potato Fries Fire Grilled Fresh Artichoke BURGERS Teriyaki Chicken Burger Portobello Burrata Burger DESSERTS Al Fresco Mud Pie Gelato… 1 – 3 scoops TACOS & STUFF Pulled Pork Taco Mushroom and Roasted Chili Quesadilla SANDWICHES Grilled White Cheddar Cheese Panini Vegetarian Gyro Lobster Roll APPETIZER PLATTERS Southwest, Mediterranean, Comfort SALADS Iceberg Plank Tuna Rice Stack SPECIALTIES Barbecued Shrimp Skewers Grilled Kalbi Short Ribs Chef's Cooking Class GastroPub Fare In case you haven’t noticed, the local pub isn’t just for beer these days. Chef Kevin has prepared a cooking class that’s inspired by the local pubs and bars that have made delicious, hearty meals their passion. The class menu will be filled with high-end, crowd-pleasing favorites! See menu on page 5. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. class begins promptly at 10:15 a.m. $80.00 per person 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 á la carte dinner. See menus on page 5. MONDAY, JUNE 4 – Paris Bistro MONDAY, JUNE 18 – Morocco 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour $25.00 per person KIDS MENU Grilled Chicken Strips Grilled Cheese Hot Dog Pepperoni Pizza Lobster Night We’re bringing the flavors of Nantucket to Pasadena. Feast your eyes on 2 lbs. of steamed Maine Lobster with savory butter sauce for dipping and all of the fixings. House wines available with dinner and alternative entrée options are also available. See menu on page 5. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour $70.00 per person Family Night BBQ Hawaiian Luau Take a night off from feeding the family at home. Set your dinner destination to somewhere more tropical. Join us at our “hukilau” for some festive island cuisine and Hawaiian entertainment. We have authentic native dancers, a hula workshop, and a savory Hawaiian BBQ buffet. See menu on page 5. MONDAY, JUNE 25 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour 7:00 p.m. Hula Dancers & Fire Show $25.00 per person / $12.50 for children 4-11 years Complimentary for children 3 years & under Employee of the Month April 2012 (Marisu’s Message Corner) MATTHEW KEITH Commencement at Caltech comes mid-June, later than most other colleges and universities. We say good-bye and congratulations to the Class of 2012 as they complete their years of learning and studies at Caltech. We bid our graduates best wishes as they make their way into the different fields they’ve studied and trained for. And, we hope to see everyone back at the Alumni Weekend gatherings hosted by the Alumni Association every May. One of the most popular Athenaeum events in June is Lobster Night, scheduled on Friday, June 22, this year. Members look forward to the 2-pound lobster that Chef Kevin and his culinary crew prepare that evening. The starter course is a seafood trio that includes oysters Rockefeller, achiote scallop with corn relish and tempura soft shell crab. A second course – mango, avocado, summer tomato terrine – was added this year. Capping dinner is a peach and blackberry crisp with lemon verbena ice cream (one of my absolute favorites). Non-seafood and vegetarian options will also be available. Matthew Keith’s first day on the job at The Athenaeum was through an externship program with Le Cordon Bleu; which after just one shift he was asked to join the staff full-time. Matthew has since been part of The Athenaeum culinary team for nearly ten years and this is his third recognition as Employee of the Month. Before taking a respite from international nights, our last hurrah will be in Paris and Morocco on Mondays, June 4 and 18, respectively. International nights will be back every other Monday in October. The Family Night barbecues will be featured every other Monday during the summer months. The opening family night barbecue is on June 25 with a Hawaiian theme. Hula dancers and a fire show of a Samoan fire knife dance will highlight the evening’s festivities. Even when away from The Athenaeum kitchen, Matthew spends much of his time in his home kitchen experimenting with modern techniques and untraditional flavor combinations. His passion for cooking started as a young child watching the Food Network’s greats and assisting his working parents with evening family meals. Matthew shares that he enjoys seeing the smiles on people faces when served good food. The Rath al Fresco opening signals the start of the summer season at the Athenaeum. The al Fresco has served and continues to be Caltech’s informal social networking venue. Don’t miss the fun, reconnect with old friends and join us daily from 5pm-9pm. Remember no reservations required if your group is 10 or less. Matthew and his fiancée Nicole are excited for their upcoming wedding on June 30th and honeymoon cruise. They reside in Santa Clarita with their beloved two dachshunds and enjoy the outdoors – biking trails and snowboarding. Please join me in congratulating the 6 Athenaeum employees who will be receiving their service awards on June 7. They have all worked at The Athenaeum and Caltech for a total of 115 years! I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club. Marisu Jimenez General Manager Caltech 2012 Service Awards On June 7, 2012 the following Athenaeum employees will be recognized for their many years of service to Caltech at a ceremony held at the Beckman Auditorium. A luncheon will honor those employees with 20 or more years of service. We are very appreciative of E M : (M ’ M C ) these staff members and proud of their achievements. 2006 F MPLOYEE OF THE ONTH EBRUARY Victor Sanchez SALVADOR GONZALES Purchasing 30 years of service Salvador Gonzales is currently in the position of purchasing & stewarding manager. The responsibilities of this position are extremely vital to the club’s daily operations and services. ALEJANDRINA “HANDY” BURGUENO Housekeeping 25 years of service Alejandrina Burgueno is the club’s housekeeper. She sees to it that the guestroom hallways are spotless, linens are fresh, and each guestroom is immaculate & well-appointed. Server & Bartender 15 years of service Victor Sanchez, known as “Mr. Papas” (potatoes), was honored as February’s Employee of the Month. When a lunch order includes French fries, "Papas" is shouted in the kitchen and the fries are entrees such as the famous Athenaeum burger and of course the fries. Victor and his wife, Estella, will celebrate their 28th Anniversary in March. They have four adult children, two daughters and fraternal twins. During his spare time, Victor enjoys playing and watching his favorite sport, 2 What are the future plans for The Athenaeum? The simplest and most straightforward answer is to build additional suites in the loggia that will meet the growing demand for hotel suites, and upgrade all of the amenities in our standard rooms. Are you aware that the plumbing in our standard rooms is original? As a result, you may only get hot or cold water when you turn on the shower. We would also like to modernize our kitchen and build an extension for a bakery to better serve our discerning membership. Our à la carte dinner attendance is increasing, thanks to you, our members. Most of our equipment is old and no longer working to full capacity. To meet the increasing attendance in the dining room and at banquets our kitchen equipment needs to be upgraded. Then, there is our antique freight elevator. We have had to perform ongoing repairs as it is the only way we are able to transport food, beverages and equipment from the basement to the first floor. I could go on… their students huddled in deep discussions scribbling notes and formulas on Athenaeum place mats. At the end of the meal, they would walk away with the placemats in their shirt pockets. We would like to think that we have provided the fuel, their lunch, to spark their discovery or resolution to a problem. Of course, weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries are the ultimate opportunities to create perfect moments. Members want to have these celebrations at The Athenaeum because they know we will create not only the perfect moment for them, but also the perfect day. On these occasions, The Athenaeum gets transformed into Neverland – a dreamland for their celebration. Victor Sanchez prepares delicious dishes as a cook in our kitchen. Known as “Mr. Papas,” Victor answers the call for every order of French fries with each order of an Athenaeum signature burger. his way up to a line chef, preparing hot Culinary 15 years of service ORNER Culinary 20 years of service as a dishwasher in 1991 and has worked RAUL TELLO ESSAGE VICTOR SANCHEZ made to order by Victor! Victor started MARCEL PAREDES ARISU S 75TH ANNIVERSARY – WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE ATHENAEUM (Speech given at the anniversary celebrations.) soccer. Victor also likes to go riding on his "hog" that he takes great pride in maintaining. Congratulations Victor! These are the operational and physical requirements of the club and there is no question that these are important. However, The Athenaeum, I believe, is really all about creating "perfect moments" for its members. This is the tradition that we need to carry into the future. How do we create the perfect moments? I am sure most of you know Samir Abi-Rached, our breakfast host. He excels at making members who come to breakfast feel at home and at ease. One morning, a member came in and asked for raisin bread. Menus for all meal periods change periodically and at this particular time, we no longer served raisin bread. But to please this member, Samir took regular white bread, inserted raisins into the bread and placed his newly created “raisin” bread into the toaster. Voila! He did not have to go back to the member and say that we no longer serve raisin bread. Memories and stories like these inspire us to continue to excel and to bring to you, our members, the perfect moments. The Athenaeum will persist to create these perfect moments into the future. 75 years of good food, good friends and good times. The Athenaeum has been a part of your family, and you are our family. This is a tradition we would like to continue into the future. So I ask the question again: what are the future plans for The Athenaeum? It is quite simple. We plan to continue in our partnership to ensure that The Athenaeum delivers to you the excellence you expect from every aspect of its operation – superb meals and outstanding service during social gatherings or dinnermeetings. We need your moral and financial support to participate in our programs and campaigns to be able to continue into the future. JERRY RODRIGUEZ Food & Beverage Director 10 years of service In the Hayman Lounge, Andres Martinez, bartender extraordinaire, will have your drink ready for you, even before you ask if you are a regular at his bar. His memory is amazing. When I first started working here 11 years ago, I was surprised that paper place mats were used at lunch at such an elegant dining facility. I was told that the placemats were an extension of the lab. True enough, I have seen professors with I’d like to propose a toast – to you our members who have supported The Athenaeum through the 75 years. Without you this celebration will not be possible. You have made The Athenaeum a special place and we hope to continue another 75 years of perfect moments with good food, good friends and good times. CHEERS! Marisu Jimenez General Manager Executive Chef Kevin’s Recipe Corner Curried Mussels with Thai Herbs Directions Ingredients 2 Tbsps. vegetable oil 2 stalks lemongrass 2 Tbsps. shallots, sliced 4 kaffir lime leaves, coarsely chopped 2 red chiles, finely sliced 1 tsp. green curry paste 2 lbs. fresh mussels 1 Tbsp. fish sauce 2 Tbsps. lime juice ½ cup coconut milk Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 Tbsps. green onions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsps . cilantro leaves 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Clean the mussels well by pulling off any beards, scrubbing the shells and removing any barnacles. Throw away any mussels that are opened or broken. Heat a medium size sauce pot or brazier over a medium flame, add the vegetable oil and heat, add the lemongrass, shallots, lime kaffir leaves and red chiles. Briefly sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the chili paste and quickly stir in, add the fish sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cover the pot with a lid. Steam the mussels over high heat, occasionally shaking for approximately 5-7 minutes or until all of the shells have opened. Using a slotted spoon, divide the mussels into warm bowls. Toss the green onions and cilantro leaves with the broth and ladle over the top of the mussels. Serve. Enjoy Cooking! Notes from the Cellar Caltech Architectural Tour Service THURSDAY, JUNE 28 10:30 a.m. CATS, a special service of the Caltech Women’s Club, is pleased to announce architectural tours of the campus. Tours last approximately, 1½ to 2 hours and are open to the public. For more information, contact Susan Gray in the Office of Communications at (626) 395-6328. Tours will not be available in the months of July and August. Athenaeum Wedding Jacqueline Jai and Christopher Ballard were married Sunday, December 18, 2011 on the beautiful Olive Terrace, followed by a spectacular evening of cocktails, a delicious buffet dinner, and dancing at The Athenaeum. They specifically chose The Athenaeum as their wedding venue because they absolutely love the holiday season and the holiday decor at The Athenaeum is magnificent. Jacqueline and Christopher met while working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. After dating for a couple years Christopher proposed while hiking on a scenic Cherry Canyon trail. They now live happily in La Cañada Flintridge with their dog, Felix. Together they enjoy running, hiking, cooking, reading, travelling, and exploring the world! A special thanks to Ben and Betty Jai for making this possible. Serves 4 With warm summer days just around the corner, the Wine Committee is reviewing fruity, crisp and refreshing whites. This month we focus on Sauvignon Blanc (sawvee-nyonh blahnk), one of the noble grape varieties originally from France. Sauv Blanc is a versatile grape that produces wines ranging from flinty, dry and crisp to world-renown, sweet desert wines. The grape is widely grown in France where it is also known as Sancerre and in California, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Chile. Typical with flavors including lemon or grapefruit, citrus, melons, tropical fruit and in some cases grassiness and green bell pepper. The wine often is fermented in stainless steel rather than oak to retain crispness and acidity, which make the wine suitable for summer and picnic fare such as salads, fish, chicken, shellfish and all kinds of cheese including goat cheese. Sauvignon Blanc also tend to be good value wines. Some recent Sauv Blancs added to The Athenaeum wine list include: California Sauvignon Blanc, Hanna, Russian River, 2010 – $25 Sauvignon Blanc, J Lohr, Carol’s Vineyard, St Helena, 2011 – $30 (Committee Recommendation) New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke, Marlborough, 2010 – $34 Sauvignon Blanc, Drylands, Marlborough, 2011 – $30 (Committee Recommendation) France Pouilly-Fumé; Michel Redde, La Moynerie, Loire, 2009 – $43  Wine Committee welcomes New Committee Chair In March, The Athenaeum Wine Committee welcomed Michael Williamson to the position of committee chair. Michael and his wife, Eileen, have been Associate members of The Athenaeum since 2005 and Michael has been an active member of the club’s Wine Committee since 2009. Michael is an attorney, Shareholder and Co-Chair of Buchalter Nemer’s Real Estate Practice Group, and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. 3 • June 2012 • SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 5 6 1 2 Prix-Fixe Dinner Chef’s Cooking Class: Rath al Fresco GastroPub Fare 7 8 International Nights: Paris Bistro Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco 9 Rath al Fresco 10 17 11 12 13 Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco 18 International Nights: Morocco Prix-Fixe Dinner 19 20 14 Caltech Senior Banquet Athenaeum Closed for Dinner Service Hayman Lounge & Rathskeller open Caltech 15 Commencement Luncheon Athenaeum Closed for Lunch Service Prix-Fixe Dinner Rath al Fresco 21 Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Prix-Fixe Dinner Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco 22 24 Family BBQ: 23 Lobster Night Rath al Fresco MDR à la carte dinner not available Rath al Fresco 16 25 26 27 28 29 Hawaiian Luau Prix-Fixe Dinner Prime Rib Buffet Prix-Fixe Dinner Prix-Fixe Dinner Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco Rath al Fresco 30 MDR à la carte dinner not available Coming in July New Members Mrs. Martha Avina Mrs. Urmila Bajaj Ms. Marissa Barrientos Prof. Spencer Bloch Mr. Subhonmesh Bose Dr. Paul Brugarolas Dr. Xi (Tracy) Chen Dr. Peggy Cherng Mr. Jonathan Chiang Ms. Joy Chiou Mr. Clement Cid Ms. Crystal Dilworth Ms. Clara Eng Mrs. Sharon Fahn Prof. Gregory Fu Mr. Barry Goldstein Dr. Colleen Jaurretche Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Johnson Dr. Daniel Konopka Mr. Hsin-Hua Lai Dr. Guillourme Lapointe Mr. Justin Liu Mr. John Christian Lukes Mr. Reza Ohadi Mr. Shuo Pang Dr. Jonathan Regele Dr. Shaunak Sen Ms. Christina Smith Dr. Graeme Stephens Mr. Martin Tangora Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wetzel Ms. Sophie Wong Independence Day Holiday Date Night Cooking Class WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Athenaeum Closed FRIDAY, JULY 13 Limited Breakfast Menu JULY through SEPTEMBER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Family Night BBQ Magic Night featuring Kansas City BBQ MONDAY, JULY 23 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Family Night BBQ Family Night BBQ Jr. Chef ’s Night MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Country Fair featuring Texas BBQ MONDAY, JULY 9 Family Night BBQ Carnival Night MONDAY, AUGUST 20 4 Lobster Night Chef’s Cooking Class: FRIDAY, JUNE 22 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour $70.00 per person GastroPub Fare SATURDAY, JUNE 2 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Class begins promptly at 10:15 a.m. $80.00 per person Seafood Trio oysters Rockefeller, achiote scallop with corn relish, tempura soft shell crab Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Harissa and Minted Yogurt Mango, Avocado, Summer Tomato Terrine peppercress, basil oil, candied almonds, lemon vinaigrette Fish and Chips with Newcastle Ale Batter 2 lb. Steamed Maine Lobster marble potatoes with roasted peppers, grilled vegetables, clarified butter and lemon Or Grilled Bone-In Filet Mignon wild mushrooms, pommes Aligot, grilled vegetables, truffled red wine sauce Or Summer Vegetable Tasting lemon artichoke risotto, white asparagus, stuffed eggplant, leek cannelloni, mushroom fricassee Shepherds Pie Irish Car Bomb Guinness chocolate stout cake, Guinness ice cream, Irish Cream chocolate sauce, Jameson caramel International Nights Peach and Blackberry Crisp lemon verbena ice cream 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour $25.00 per person hhhhhh Family Night BBQ: Hawaiian Luau MONDAY, JUNE 4 MONDAY, JUNE 25 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. seating every half hour 7:00 p.m. Hula Dancers & Fire Show $25.00 per person / $12.50 for children 4-11 years Complimentary for children 3 years & under Paris Bistro Salade de Canard Confit duck confit, frisee, arugula, Dijon vinaigrette, haricots vert, crispy shallots Kalua Pork Macadamia Mahi Mahi Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Ginger Sauce Aloha Sweet Potatoes Big Island Fried Rice Lomi Lomi Salmon Steak Frites filet mignon, French fries, sautéed mushrooms, green peppercorn sauce, béarnaise Chocolate Profiteroles Sesame Cabbage Salad Macaroni Salad Spinach Strawberry Salad Tropical Fruit Display hhhhhh MONDAY, JUNE 18 Morocco Banana Bread Hawaiian Bread Moroccan Harira Soup merguez sausage, lentils, garbanzos, vermicelli, tomatoes and vegetables Coconut Sorbet Lillikoi Ice Cream Hawaiian Banana Pie Chocolate Macadamia Cake Haupia Mango Cheesecake Braised Lamb Shank with Couscous Moroccan spices, preserved lemon, eggplant, olives Baklava orange honey ice cream KIDS MENU Corn Dogs Mini Hamburgers Macaroni and Cheese Curly Fries 5 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA 91125 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #583 PASADENA, CA ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Athenaeum Administration and Staff Chair, Board of Governors GARY LORDEN Phone: (626) 395-4349 Email: [email protected] Chair, House Committee MARIANNE BRONNER Phone: (626) 395-3355 Email: [email protected] General Manager MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM Phone: (626) 395-8260 Email: [email protected] Director, Food & Beverage JERRY RODRIGUEZ Phone: (626) 395-8261 Email: [email protected] Assistant Director, Food & Beverage MURILLO MIRANDA, JR. Phone: (626) 395-8209 Email: [email protected] Manager, Club Dining DEXTER JEREMIAH Phone: (626) 395-8205 Email: [email protected] Executive Chef KEVIN ISACSSON, CEC Phone: (626) 395-8293 Email: [email protected] Director, Private & Club Events VICTORIA HIDALGO, CPCE Phone: (626) 395-8264 Email: [email protected] Director, Fiscal Operations KAREN HARMON, CPA Phone: (626) 395-8267 Email: [email protected] Manager, Private & Club Events DIOR CHASE Phone: (626) 395-8263 Email: [email protected] Manager, Private & Club Events MILKO RIVERA Phone: (626) 395-8206 Email: [email protected] Director, Hotel Operations & Membership MARGARET McVEY THOMAS Phone: (626) 395-8271 Email: [email protected] Membership & Guest Relations Coordinator LESLIE O'DELL Phone: (626) 395-8266 Email: [email protected] Lunch and Dinner Reservations, Special Events Reservations (626) 395-8282 Front Desk & Guest Room Reservations Phone: (626) 395-8200 Fax: (626) 795-0869 Dining Room Schedule Lunch & Dinner Reservations (626) 395-8282 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 Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Food Service Monday to Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rath al Fresco Monday to Friday 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 http://athenaeum.caltech.edu Bar Service: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Food Service: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
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