Chef’s Cooking Class: French Bistro

The UpdateThe AthenaeumSt. Patrick’s DayFriday, March 17Don’t miss theSt. Patrick’s Dayspecials availablein the Rathskeller.AnnualMembershipDues IncreaseThe Athenaeumannual 5% duesincrease willbecome effectiveApril 1, 2017and will bereflected on yourApril statement.Thank you verymuch for yourcontinuedsupport.ReservationsBreakfast, Lunch,Dinner andSpecial Eventsathenaeum.caltech.edu(626) 395-8282Hotel Rooms(626) 395-8200551 South Hill AvenuePasadena, CA 91106MARCH 2017A M ONTHLY N EWSLETTER FOR M EMBERS OF T HE A THENAEUM T HE C ALIFORNIA I NSTITUTE OF T ECHNOLOGYChef’s Cooking Class:French BistroEaster BrunchChef Kevin welcomesyou back into theAthenaeum kitchenfor an afternoon ofeducation that willhone your culinary skills, featuring FrenchBistro cuisine. Wine will be served withlunch. (Please see menu on website.)SATURDAY, MARCH 1110:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 a.m. Class (begins promptly) 92.00 per personDon't wait too long to make yourEaster Brunch reservations! You willnot want to miss all the wonderfuldishes our culinary team is preparingfor brunch. Three Easter egg huntswill be held for the children withGolden Egg treasures hidden away!The Easter Bunny will join usto hand out candy and pose forpictures. (Please see menuon page 7.)International NightsSUNDAY, APRIL 16International Nights are the perfect way toexplore the culinary world without leavingtown. Join us for these special diningexperiences. International prix-fixe dinnersare available in addition to our á la cartedinner. (Please see menus on page 7.)MONDAY, MARCH 13 – BelfastMONDAY, MARCH 27 – BarcelonaSeating every half hour, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 35.00 per personSt. Patrick’sDayCelebrate St. Patrick’sDay in the Rathskellerto guarantee you get thebest whether you are Irish or not. Join usfor corned beef & cabbage, pitchers of beer,and flights of Irish whiskey.FRIDAY, MARCH 17Bar Service: 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Food Service: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Seating every half hourfrom 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 55.00 per person / 59.00 per person after April 10 31.00 for children aged 4-11;complimentary for childrenaged 3 and under3 EASTER EGG HUNTS10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon,1:30 p.m.Children must bring their ownEaster basket. At each hunt, prizeswill be awarded to every child whofinds one of the twelve Golden Eggs.The egg hunt is for Athenaeummembers and their guests only. Onlychildren with brunch reservationsare eligible for the golden egg prizes.

Employee of the MonthJanuary 2017Gustavo GonzalezOur Employee of the Month for January 2017 isGustavo Gonzalez. Gustavo has worked at TheAthenaeum for 18 years.Gustavo is a valued member of The Athenaeumsteward team. His primary job responsibilities includesetting up event buffets and maintaining and polishingkitchen equipment. Gustavo’s precision and diligencemake him the best choice for Employee of the Month.Gustavo and his wife Lourdes have been married for23 years and live in Pasadena with their five children.The Gonzales family enjoys going to Dodger stadiumto take in the beautiful view and enjoy Dodger dogs.Congratulations Gustavo,on a job well done!2016 Employee of the YearMichelle GecosoOur Employee of the Year for2016, Michelle Gecoso, has beenwith The Athenaeum for tenyears.Michelle is originally fromManila, Philippines where shestudied Architecture in college. After living in Saipanfor 11 years, Michelle moved to the United States in2003. Michelle was a familiar face at the Front Deskfor nine years before moving into Accounts Payableand Payroll in July 2016.Michelle and her husband Donald have two sons;Matthew Dominic, who graduated with honors fromCal Poly Pomona’s School of Engineering and Darrenwho is a high school senior.Michelle's extraordinary customer service skills andattention to detail made her the right choice forEmployee of the Year.Congratulations, Michelle,on a job a well done!(Marisu’s Message Corner)Spring is In the AirAs I write this column, it is about 71 degreesoutside, the sun is out and it is a magnificentday to take a stroll around the new Pavilion kitchen. We are allvery excited to see the opening of the Pavilion in April whichwill feature grab-and-go lunch items and menu selectionsprepared swiftly for members on-the-go, or for those hurryingback to their offices, or simply for those who want a quick biteto eat. The regular al Fresco season will still open for dinner inMay possibly a week or two earlier than its usual opening date.Keep an eye out for email blasts as we announce more definitelythe dates for these events.In January, Executive Chef Kevin Isacsson introduced thewinter menu. The new spring menu will be implemented midApril so if you have not yet tried some of the winter items, I’dlike to share some of my favorites. At lunch, the Kale QuinoaCaesar Salad is a great addition to the menu. It is light butfilling and won’t leave you hungry an hour after lunch. TheSkirt Steak Salad is also an excellent choice along with the PanRoasted Curried Chicken Breast Salad. Did you know that youcan order your salads with your choice of protein – grilledchicken, grilled shrimp and salmon for just a few additionaldollars? Ask your server next time you visit the club. If Iskipped breakfast, I go for more substance and order the OliveOil Poached Albacore Sandwich, the Roasted Vegetable and CheeseEmpanadas or the Red Wine Braised Short Rib (to die for.)At dinner, try the Beet Salad or the Truffled Wagyu Beef Raviolito start your meal. For a main entrée, my favorites are theSeared Diver Scallops, the Bacon-Wrapped Monkfish and theGrilled Hanger Steak. Of course, you won’t go wrong whateveryou order at lunch or dinner. Chef Kevin and his crew really doa wonderful job in the kitchen.For those who have not been in club lately, did you know thatwe have a Mexican buffet in the Rathskeller every Wednesday?The menu is posted weekly in the website www.athenaeum.caltech.edu. The buffet is only 11.95 per person. Come visitsoon on a Wednesday and enjoy an excellent prime rib buffetin the dining room or for a more casual atmosphere, theRathskeller is waiting for you.I look forward to seeing you at The Athenaeum. Please drop bymy office when you are next at the club.Marisu JimenezGeneral Manager2

March 2017 SUNDAYMONDAYFEB 26TUESDAY27International NightRomePrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR5WEDNESDAY28Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR6Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR1213192621Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRMondayKobe BurgerPrime Rib BuffetTuesdayFish TacoPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRFebruary New MembersMs. Kylene BarkerMr. Jonas LippunerDr. Paula BernsteinProf. Joerg LoefflerMr. David EadsDr. Karol MakuchMr. Alex FordMr. Bob MarondeMr. Josh FrischMs. Elizabeth MouleMr. Neal GendaMr. Tyler OkamotoMr. Richard GerhartDr. Mahadeva SinhaProf. Stephen GipsonDr. Hui SuMr. Alistair HaydenMr. Jonathan Tibbitts Jr.Ms. Ann JohnsonMr. Kevin YangMs. Denise LinProf. Yun YenPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR11Chef ’s CookingClass –French Bistro1718St. Patrick’s Day inthe RathskellerPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR2425Wine DinnerPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR30RATHSKELLER SPECIALSWednesdayMexican Buffet1023Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR4Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR1629Prime Rib BuffetSATURDAY392228Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR15Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDR27International NightBarcelonaPrime Rib BuffetFRIDAY28Prime Rib Buffet20Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRPrime Rib Buffet14International NightBelfastPrix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRMAR 17Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRTHURSDAY31APR 1Prix Fixe Menuavailable in MDRThursdayPhilly CheesesteakFridayPizzaRequest for Teacups & SaucersWe would like to thank Ms. Sara Lippincott, Mrs.Marilyn Nicholson, and Dr. Christopher Paine (inmemory of his great-aunt MaryUnsworth), for their donation ofbeautiful teacups and saucers. TheAthenaeum accepts donations offine China teacups and saucers andextends an invitation to memberswho wish to contribute to the eclectic beauty of ourAfternoon Tea service. China may be mismatchedor incomplete sets, but must be in good conditionwithout any chips. Please call Valinda Richardsonat (626) 395-8277 if you have any questions. Yourgenerosity is greatly appreciated.3

Thank you for Supporting The AthenaeumAs The Athenaeum prepares to open the new Rath al Fresco Pavilion and Gardens, we would like to thankthe many generous donors to this project (November 2015 – January 2017).Thank you - your support of The Athenaeum is priceless!The Rath al Fresco Pavilion and GardensAthenaeum Circle ( 10,000- 49,999)Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Ted) JenkinsAnonymousThe Patricia & Rexford Parker FamilyMr. Gordon BinderMr. & Mrs. James TerrileFred & Diane BlumMr. Spencer TienC. Joseph & Shwu-Nuo ChangRAF Friends ( 9,999 and below)Dr. Carolyn Denham & Mr. Robert DenhamMathieu Desbrun & Laura Lee-ChinMr. James DillavouDr. Charles Dunn & Dr. Sumita NandiMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. DunnMs. Megan EckartDr. Everett EiselenMrs. Georgiana Bray ErskineDr. Wayne FlickerMr. Robert FreelandMr. Bill GardnerMr. & Mrs. Ben Garrett, Jr.Mr. Frank GeraciMs. Beth GertmenianMr. & Mrs. Dennis GertmenianMrs. Marcia GoodMarissa GoodMrs. Dlorah GonzalesMrs. Lucy GuernseyDr. Michael GunsonMr. Asadour HadjianMr. & Mrs. Frederick J. HameetmanMr. & Mrs. Thomas HamiltonDr. & Mrs. George HelouMrs. Pamela HemannDr. Paul K. HenryMr. & Mrs. Lawrence HessMrs. Ann HightMrs. Ann Hight, In memory of Sharon ShuemanMr. Dennis F. HoltAnonymousDr. & Mrs. Arden AlbeeDrs. Edgardo & Lucenia ArcinueMr. W. J. ArnettMr. John AsherDr. & Mrs. Jay AudettMrs. Sandra AustinDr. Christoph BaranecMr. Peyton Key BatesDr. Robert BeaudetWill & Sandy BehrensJim & Susan BlairMs. Kathleen BlomoMrs. Aleen BoladianDr. James BradleyMr. Matthew Brewer & Ms. Anne ChaneyMrs. Mary E. BrowMr. Allen BruneMr. Charles BryantMs. Sara BrydgesMr. James D. BurkeMr. Scott BurleighMrs. Thomas K. Caughey,In Memory of Dr. Thomas K. CaugheyMr. Robert G. ChamberlainMr. & Mrs. Niels ChristiansenReverend Theodore ClarkeMr. Paul Cramer, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Steve CunninghamMr. & Mrs. Robert Deering4