International Nights St. Patrick`s Day Winemaker

A M ONTHLY N EWSLETTER FOR M EMBERS OF T HE A THENAEUM n T HE C ALIFORNIA I NSTITUTE OF T ECHNOLOGY
MARCH 2012
Chef’s Cooking
Class
Winemaker Dinner
Trefethen
A Platinum Club
of America
The Athenaeum welcomes
Trefethen Family Vineyards for
an intimate winemaker dinner.
This family-owned, Napa Valley winery is dedicated to
their passion of winemaking and crafting fine wines that
rival the best in the world. It is this family's legacy and
commitment to quality, which has led Trefethen to earn
a diverse range of award-winning varietals, blended and
reserve wines. Join us for a five-course dinner featuring
exclusive wine pairings of this notable winery. See menu on
page 5.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
$110.00 per person
Paella & Tapas
Chef Kevin demonstrates Spanish
cooking at its finest with a lesson
in how to make paella and assorted tapas. This delicious rice
dish along with mixed authentic appetizers will make the
perfect combination for a petite yet satisfying lunch. Enjoy
a sit-down lunch with wine, following the class. See menu
on page 3.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly)
$80.00 per person
Easter Brunch
International
Nights
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Don’t miss the
St. Patrick’s Day specials
available at lunch and
from 4:30 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. in
the Rathskeller.
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, MARCH 12 – Ireland
MONDAY, MARCH 26 – Alsace
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
seating every half hour
$25.00 per person
On the beautiful patio and along
the Olive Walk is the perfect
Easter Sunday setting for you
and your family. Join us for our
holiday brunch and children’s
Easter Egg Hunts with a special visit from the Easter
Bunny. See menu on page 5.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
seating every half hour
$45.00 per person / $50.00 per person after April 2
$25.00 for children 4-11 yrs.
Complimentary for children under 3 yrs.
Easter Egg Hunts
St. Patrick's Day
10:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. /
Irish Fare in the Rathskeller
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Reservations
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner and Special Events
(626) 395-8282
Hotel Rooms
(626) 395-8200
551 South Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Get in the Gaelic spirit of the Emerald Isles. Don’t miss the
St. Patrick’s Day specials available from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. in the Rathskeller in addition to our regular menu. Get your fill of corned beef & cabbage, your favorite pint
or try a flight of Irish Whiskey. Corned beef and cabbage
special will replace the Tostada Bar on this evening only.
$6 Corned Beef & Cabbage • Drink Specials: Shandies
and Black & Tan • Irish Whiskey Tasting
1:30 p.m.
Children must bring their
own Easter basket. Prizes will
be awarded at each hunt to the children who find one
of the 12 Golden Eggs. Egg hunts are available for both
younger and older children. The egg hunt is for Athenaeum
members and their guests only. Only children with brunch
reservations are eligible for the golden egg prizes.
Visit us online!
The Athenaeum is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website.
Now members can access and manage their personal account, make reservations and payments online, and much more!
http://athenaeum.caltech.edu
Employee of the Month:
January 2012
(Marisu’s Message Corner)
HAYDE CAJERO
In January, Hayde Cajero commemorated
her first year of working at The Athenaeum
by earning Employee of the Month. In just
a year, Hayde has proven to be a great addition to the club’s accounting department
as the Accounts Payable and Payroll Clerk.
Her efficient work ethic and friendly charm
make Hayde such a valued employee.
Hayde brought to The Athenaeum her 10 years of prior managerial experience. However, her most important job is being mom to her 12 year old son, Ethan
and providing for her family. The Cajero
family resides in Rosemead and the family
calendar is always jammed packed with
fun activities. Hayde dedicates her time
to being an active member of the San Gabriel School District PTA, volunteering
at her local church, and being “team mom”
for her son’s football team. Even her niece, only two years old, is an energetic cheerleader at home games.
This summer, Hayde and Ethan are excited
to travel to Mexico. The vacation plans
include a trip to the ancient pyramids, a
relaxing visit to the beaches of Cancun,
and much anticipated time with family.
Thank you, Hayde for your great work this
year. Congratulations from your friends
and co-workers at The Athenaeum!
The Athenaeum congratulates
our grand prize winners of our
2011 Passport Program:
Martin Rubin
New Athenaeum website to be launched! On Thursday, March 1st, we will launch the new website to members. The Athenaeum partnered with Clubessential, a leading provider of private club websites, to revamp the existing one. We are very excited to introduce the website to the membership
as it has several enhancements that the current site does not have.
Members can now make online dining reservations for a la carte lunch and dinner and for
all club hosted events. A letter announcing the launch of the site along with some of those
frequently asked questions (FAQs) was sent to members in the last week of February. The most
significant enhancement is the ability for members to view their account online. And, not only
can accounts be viewed online, these can also be paid online. Details and particulars are in the
letter and FAQs sent to everyone.
We invite all of you to navigate the new website and enjoy the new features. Most of all, we
welcome your comments and insights as we continuously strive to improve the site.
March certainly started with a bang! The website launch is being celebrated with the Winemaker dinner on Friday, March 2nd. Hailey Trefethen, winemaker for Trefethen Family Vineyards, will be at the dinner representing the winery. Being showcased that evening are the following wines – Dry Riesling, 2010 (91 points); the Harmony Chardonnay,
2008 (92 points); Merlot, 2008 (93 points); Red Blend, Dragon’s Tooth, 2008 (94 points); a late harvest Riesling, 2009. You surely should not miss this one as our culinary team will
prepare a dinner to complement the wines.
St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated a day early – Friday, March 16 – at the Rathskeller. Get your fill of the traditional corned beef and cabbage along with a swig of Irish whiskey.
Come early and bring your friends. We had a standing room only crowd last year, seat and
tables were prime commodity. Bar opens at 4:30pm.
Members always look forward to our International Nights to sample great dishes from around
the world without getting on a plane. In line with our celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, we will
feature Irish cuisine on Monday, March 12. And, the main entree will be Guinness braised
beef short ribs (and not corned beef and cabbage). We go to Alsace on Monday, March 26 with choucroute with pork, ham, sausage, sauerkraut and vegetables as the main fare.
Daylight savings time starts on Sunday, March 11. We are looking forward to longer days and starting a countdown for the Rath al Fresco.
I look forward to seeing you at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club.
Marisu Jimenez
General Manager
Burns' Night Supper
George & Andree Helou
William Deverell
(not photographed)
A special thank you at all those who
participated in the Passport Program
Our sincerest appreciation for your support
and patronage during our 80th year!
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Valentine's Dance
Executive Chef Kevin’s Recipe Corner
Chocolate
Caramel Tart
Directions
Ingredients
Crust
4 oz. butter, softened
3 ½ oz. granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
4 ½ oz. all purpose flour
1 oz. cocoa powder
Caramel
½ cup water
14 oz. granulated sugar
2 oz. light corn syrup
½ cup heavy cream
4 oz. butter
Ganache
½ cup heavy cream
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Sea salt
For the Crust
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg yolk. Add in the flour and cocoa powder to the butter mixture. Mix until it comes together.
2. Roll out the dough or form it by pressing it with your fingers into 3 inch rings or tart shells laid down on a paper lined baking tray.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prick the tart shells all over with a fork and place a small piece of parchment over the dough. Fill the paper with uncooked rice or beans and blind bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
For the Caramel
1. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup and the water to a boil. Continue cooking without stirring until it reaches a dark amber color, if using a candy thermometer it should reach 350 degrees.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter and the cream until smooth. Pour about one-third inch of caramel into each of the cooled tart shells and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Ganache and Final Assembly
1. Bring the cream to a simmer, turn off heat then add the chocolate to the hot cream. Stir to obtain a smooth ganache. Pour the ganache evenly over the tarts and refrigerate until firm. Remove the tarts from the shell. Before serving sprinkle with sea salt.
Enjoy Cooking!
Caltech Playreaders
Makes 6 tarts
Chef’s Cooking Class
Theater of the Imagination
The 61st Season: Lies and Deception
“Dinner With Friends” by Donald Margulies
(2000 Pulitzer Prize Winner)
Directed & Introduced by Steve Wall
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
Paella & Tapas
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Class begins promptly at 10:15 a.m.
$80.00 per person
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 8:00 P.M.
The Athenaeum – Hall of Associates
Frozen Caipirinha
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 show at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are not
needed for the reading but are recommended for the dinner.
Please call to reserve at (626) 395-8282.
Tuna Avocado Roll
Grape Almond Gazpacho
Piquill Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Philly Cheese Steak
Caltech Architectural Tour Service
Paella Valenciana
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
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.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE
The Athenaeum annual 5% dues increase
will become effective April 1, 2012
and will be reflected on your April statement.
Thank you for your continued support of The Athenaeum.
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• March 2012 •
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Winemaker
Dinner
Trefethen
SATURDAY
2
3
No a la carte
Rathskeller Philly Dinner in the MDR
Steak Sandwich
Rathskeller All
Night $6
You Can Eat
Tostada Buffet
4
5
7
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Available
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Prime Rib Buffet
Rathskeller
Monday Night
Burgers $6
Rathskeller
Taco Night $2
Rathskeller Kobe
Sliders Night $6
11 International
12
Nights: Ireland
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller
Monday Night
Burgers $6
6
18
19
13
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Prime Rib Buffet
Rathskeller
Taco Night $2
Rathskeller Kobe
Sliders Night $6
20
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Available
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller
Monday Night
Burgers $6
Rathskeller
Taco Night $2
25 International 26
Nights: Alsace
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller
Monday Night
Burgers $6
14
21
Prime Rib Buffet
Rathskeller Kobe
Sliders Night $6
27
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller
Taco Night $2
8
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller Philly
Steak Sandwich
Night $6
Rathskeller All
You Can Eat
Tostada Buffet
15
22
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller Philly
Steak Sandwich
Night $6
Rathskeller All
You Can Eat
Tostada Buffet
Mr. Daniel Alton
Mr. Dan Ausman
Mr. Rigoberto Bantuelos
Dr. Diana Barnes
Mr. Paul Belvoir
Dr. Catherine Beni
Mrs. Bonita (Bo) Brown
Mr. Hayden Burgoyne
Dr. Greg Cardell
Mr. Paul Carroll
Prof. Thure Cerling
Mr. Krzysztof Chalupka
Mr. Emmet Cleary
Ms. Arianne Collopy
Dr. Marcos Costa
Mr. Anik Debnath
Ms. Gloria Dunn
Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick
Prof. Katherine Freese
Prof. Gregg Hallinan
Ms. Erika Hansen
Mr. George Hasbun
Dr. Yutao He
Prof. John Heilbron
Dr. Michael Hill
Mr. Yifei Huang
Dr. Junho Hur
Dr. Mark James
Dr. Andrei Jorza
Mrs. Althea Keith
Dr. Guido Koch
Prof. J. Morgan Kousser
Dr. John Lawrence
Dr. Jinhwan Lee
Dr. Elinor Lin
Dr. Ulrich Lorenz
Mr. Marc Malek
Dr. Mateusz (Matt) Matuszewski
Mr. Gerald McCann
Ms. Wendy McKay
Mr. Michael Mello
Dr. Victor Moreno
Ms. Judith Nelson
Mr. Xiang Ni
Mrs. Jennifer Palmer
Dr. Ezat Parnia
Rathskeller Kobe Rathskeller Philly
Sliders Night $6
Steak Sandwich
Night $6
Mrs. Elizabeth Popoff
Ms. Robin Puri
Dr. Lisa Racki
Mr. Debajyoti Ray
Mr. Wesley Reutimann
Mr. Gregory Rich
Mr. Joseph Rips
Mr. Raul Romero
Dr. William Royea
Mr. Frederic Selleck
Mr. Paul Sholtz
Dr. Dan Siegal-Gaskins
Dr. Marshall Smart
Dr. Jonathan J. Swift
Prof. Andrew Thompson
Mr. Alexander Tkalych
Ms. Patricia Vanley
Prof. Howard Weinbrot
Ms. Diane Wittenberg
Dr. Keiko Yokoyama
Mr. Juhwan Yoo
Paella & Tapas
30
24
31
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Prix-Fixe Dinner
New Members
17
Chef’s Cooking
Class:
23
Prix-Fixe Dinner
29
10
16
St. Patrick’s Day
Specials for
Lunch &
Rathskeller Philly
Rathskeller
Steak Sandwich
Rathskeller All
Night $6
You Can Eat
Tostada Buffet
Prix-Fixe Dinner
28
Prime Rib Buffet
9
Prix-Fixe Dinner
Rathskeller All
You Can Eat
Tostada Buffet
Coming in April
Easter Sunday Brunch
& Egg Hunt
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
Beer Dinner
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
International Nights
MONDAY, APRIL 9 – Galicia
MONDAY, APRIL 23 – Polynesia
Chef’s Cooking Class
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Entrée Salads & Knife Skills
Administrative Professionals
Appreciation Week
MONDAY, APRIL 23 – FRIDAY, APRIL 27
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Winemaker Dinner
International Nights
Trefethen
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
seating every half hour
$25.00 per person
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
6:30 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner
$110.00 per person
MONDAY, MARCH 12
Ireland
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Beef Carpaccio & Fried Oyster with Violet Mustard Aioli
Lobster Mascarpone Cigar
Spicy Tuna Soy Wrap
Boxty Cakes
potato cakes with scallions, smoked salmon and cheddar cheese
DINNER
Guiness Braised Beef Shortribs
boiled potatoes, carrots, cabbage and mustard
Seared Diver Scallops
with green curry ceviche chili, coconut, black garlic, lime, Thai basil
Dry Riesling, Trefethen, Napa, 2010
Bread and Butter Pudding
Baileys Irish Cream sauce
Miso Orange Pacific Black Cod
pickled vegetable, spring onion, ponzu butter sauce, scallion aïoli
Chardonnay, Trefethen, Harmony, Napa, 2008
MONDAY, MARCH 26
Alsace
Squab and Mushroom Tart
glazed shallot, potato soubise, Madeira
Merlot, Trefethen, Napa, 2008
Flammekueche
a flat bread tart with crème fraiche, fromage blanc, onions,
bacon and mushrooms
American Wagyu Beef
roast striploin and braised cheek, English peas, bone marrow sauce
Red Blend, Dragon’s Tooth, Napa, 2008
Choucroute
with pork, ham, sausage, sauerkraut and vegetables
DESSERT
Pear Financier
poached pear baked in almond cake, burnt orange ice cream
Late Harvest Riesling, Trefethen, Napa, 2009
Tarte aux Quetsches
fresh plum tart with crème anglaise
Easter Brunch
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
Omelets Made to Order
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., seating every half hour
Mushrooms, Tomato, Scallion, Grilled Chicken, Olives, Ham, Peppers,
Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Feta
$45.00 per person / $50.00 per person after April 2nd
$25.00 for children 4-11 years / Complimentary for children 3 years & under
Belgian Waffle and Pancake Bar
La Boulangerie
Freshly made waffles and pancakes with apple raisin compote, fresh berries,
caramel bananas, whip cream and maple syrup
Sticky Buns, Cinnamon Rolls, Assorted Fruit Danish
Homemade Scones with Meyer Lemon Curd and Preserves
Bran Muffins, Carrot Raisin Muffins, Blueberry Cream Muffins
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread, Fruit and Nut Bread
Entrees Du Jour
Spring Salad Menu
Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Prime Rib with Creamed Horseradish
Moroccan Spiced Leg of Lamb with Harissa Jus
Grilled Rosemary Orange Chicken
Local Rockfish with Tomato, Olive and Caper Salsa
Vegetable Risotto with Peas, Mushrooms, Asparagus and Herbs
Olive Oil Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Blue Lake Green Beans with Multi Colored Carrots and Tarragon
Thai Rice Noodle Vegetable Salad with Chicken and Sweet Chili Scallion Vinaigrette
Kids Corner
Chilled Tortellini Salad with Roasted Peppers, Shrimp and Basil
Bocconcini Caprese Salad, Marinated Mushrooms, Artichokes and Grape Tomatoes
Citrus Avocado Salad with Bibb Lettuce
Spring Fresh Fruit Display
Sweet Endings
Oceanside Iced Seafood
Peel and Eat Mexican Shrimp, Oysters on the Half Shell, King Crab Legs
Applewood Smoked Salmon
Caesar Salad, Butter Bean Tomato Salad
Raspberry Lemon French Toast
Macaroni and Cheese, Mini Sliders, Chicken Parmigan
Assorted French Pastries, Homemade Cookies, Shot Glass Desserts
Assorted Mini Tarts, Chocolate Fountain, Stonefruit Cobbler
Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding and Cheesecake Lollipops
Breakfast Lineup
Asparagus, Olive and Gruyere Quiche
Lingonberry Pancakes
Nueske Applewood Smoked Bacon, Homemade Chicken Sausage
Potatoes with Sweet Onion, Roasted Pepper and Cheese Curds
Juices
Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry and Apple Juices
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Athenaeum Administration and Staff
Chair, Board of Governors
GARY LORDEN
Phone: (626) 395-4349
Email: [email protected]
Director, Food & Beverage
JERRY RODRIGUEZ
Phone: (626) 395-8261
Email: [email protected]
Manager, Private & Club Events
MILKO RIVERA
Phone: (626) 395-8206
Email: [email protected]
Chair, House Committee
MARIANNE BRONNER
Phone: (626) 395-3355
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director, Food & Beverage
MURILLO MIRANDA, JR.
Phone: (626) 395-8209
Email: [email protected]
Director, Hotel Operations &
Membership
MARGARET McVEY THOMAS
Phone: (626) 395-8271
Email: [email protected]
General Manager
MARISU JIMENEZ, CCM
Phone: (626) 395-8260
Email: [email protected]
Club Dining Manager
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 Events
DIOR CHASE
Phone: (626) 395-8263
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.
Rathskeller
551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
http://athenaeum.caltech.edu
Monday to Friday – 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bar open until 9:00 p.m.
(10:00 p.m. on Fridays)