Family-Style DinnerThis family-style dinner brings together all your loved ones with bountiful dishes to be shared and enjoyed by the whole table. (Please see menu on page 4.)

THURSDAY, MARCH 125:30 – 8:30 p.m., seating every half hour$59.00 per person

Chef’s Cooking Class – Gastropub Fare with Artisan BeersChef Kevin welcomes you into The Athenaeum’s kitchen. This hands-on workshop is fun and educational and follows with a class luncheon and instructional recipe booklets to take home. (Please see menu on our website.)

SATURDAY, MARCH 1410:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Registration10:15 a.m. Class begins promptly$110.00 per person

Wine DinnerJoin us as we explore The Prisoner Wine Company with their unique varietals from vineyards and appellations across California. Executive Chef Kevin Isacsson and his team create a perfect menu for this evening that complements every sip. (Please see menu on our website.)

FRIDAY, MARCH 276:30 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner$150.00 per person

International NightsInternational Nights are the perfect way to explore the culinary world without leaving town. À la carte dinner is also available. (Please see menus on page 5.)

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 – Ireland

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 – Spain5:30 – 8:30 p.m., seating every half hour$42.00 per person

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MARCH 2020The Athenaeum

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Wear something green and come celebrate in the

Rathskeller with our festive St. Patrick’s

Day specials.

Easter Brunch

Join us for the perfect Easter brunch and three Easter egg hunts that include delightful Golden Egg

treasures! The Easter Bunny will also be here to hand out candy and pose

for photos. (Please see menu on page 5.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 12Seating every half hour, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

$69.00 per person / $73.00 per person after April 5

$31.00 for children ages 4-11; complimentary for children ages 3

and under 3 Easter Egg Hunts: 10:30 a.m.,

12:00 noon, 1:30 p.m.

Children must bring their own Easter basket. At each hunt, prizes will be

awarded to every child who finds one of the twelve Golden Eggs. The egg

hunt is for Athenaeum members and their guests only. Only children with

brunch reservations are eligible for the golden egg prizes.

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(Marisu’s Message Corner)Employee of the MonthFebruary 2020

DAVID GONZALEZ

annUal MeMbeRship DUes incRease

The Athenaeum annual 5% dues increase will become effective April 1, 2020, and will be reflected on your April statement. Thank you very much for your continued support.

David is an Assistant Cook in The Athenaeum’s kitchen. He has been with The Athenaeum for three years and started in the stewarding department. It became evident to Executive Chef Kevin that David worked hard and had a “can do” attitude and was quickly promoted to his current position in the kitchen. Chef Kevin praises David for “a great job”. David thrives in our fast-paced kitchen and says that he enjoys pushing himself to keep learning about cooking. He is passionate about being a part of the efficient kitchen team that creates all the delicious plates our members love. “Working here,” David says, “I learn something new every day.” Born and raised in Pasadena, David previously worked at the Pasadena Civic Center and loves attending music festivals in his spare time.

Congratulations, David, on a job well done!

March – Fun Facts

Did you know that The Athenaeum will be celebrating its 90th birthday in November this year? We are gearing up to hold a big celebration for the Big 90 on Saturday, November 14. More details to come.

Did you know that The Athenaeum was built during the depression? Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Balch gave the Institute a gift of $500,000 in stocks in 1929. Their gift was cashed by Caltech and served as the fund that financed the construction of the club.

When The Athenaeum first celebrated opening its doors at a dinner in November 1930, the furnace did not work. Here is an excerpt from our 75th anniversary video, “Although an historic event, it was, apparently, not a flawless one. At R.A. Millikan’s request, engineering professor Robert Daugherty spent most of the party in the basement trying to get the furnace to work.”

Another celebratory dinner occurred in February 1931 when Einstein came to Caltech and a dinner was hosted by the Institute on his behalf at The Athenaeum.

Fact or fiction? I have been told that Einstein resided at a house that was within walking distance to Caltech when he was visiting the Institute during the first three winters of the early 1930s. Albert, however, was being besieged by admirers when he made the walk to Caltech. Being the shy scientist, he and his wife, Elsa, gave up the house and opted to stay in an Athenaeum suite that is now named in his honor.

Did you know that the buffet at lunch is the most popular choice of members? An average 33% of our lunch diners opt for the buffet daily. And, the Cobb Salad and the Kobe burger are always on the top 10 bestsellers at lunch.

When we first served the Impossible Burger at lunch in the Dining Room and at the Rath al Fresco last year, it surpassed Kobe burger sales. Members were curious and wanted to find out if the Impossible was as good if not better than a real burger. The curiosity has now been satiated and the Kobe burger still rules!

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

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RATHSKELLER SPECIALSMonday

Kobe Burger NightTuesday Fish Taco

WednesdayBrats n’ Beer

ThursdayPhilly Cheesesteak

FridayKorean Fried Chicken

RATHSKELLER SPECIALSMonday

Kobe Burger NightTuesday Fish Tacos

WednesdayKorean Fried Chicken

Sandwich

ThursdayPhilly Cheese Steak

Au Jus

FridayGrilled Beef Tostada

Caltech Playreaders ~ Theater of the Imagination

69th Season: 2019/20Chair: Joanne Doyle / Playreaders website: its.caltech.edu/~plays/

Join the Playreaders for semi-staged script-in-hand readings in The Athenaeum Hall of the Associates. Performances run about two hours. No reservations needed for the reading, but are requested for those

joining the Playreaders table in the Main Dining Room (626) 395-8200.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 7:30 p.m. | The Athenaeum Hall of the Associates Two comedies by the famous 18th-century playwright David Garrick:

The Lying Valet and The Male Coquette | Directed and Introduced by Cara King

Witty ladies and gentlemen and their even wittier servants pursue love, money and a good laugh. Manservant Sharp schemes to keep his master’s fiancé ignorant of their poverty until the knot is firmly tied. Aristocratic Melissa disguises herself as a man to discover which of her handsome suitors is lying to her. Schemes, duels,

disguises, romance and mirth ensue.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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• March 2020 • • March 2020 •

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

À la carte dinner closed

International Night – Spain

International Night – Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day in the RathskellerPrix Fixe Menu

available in MDRÀ la carte dinner

closed

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

À la carte dinner closed

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

À la carte dinner closed

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

À la carte dinner closed

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

À la carte dinner closed

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Chef ’s Cooking Class – Gastropub Fare

with Artisan Beers

Family-Style Dinner

The Prisoner Wine Dinner

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prime Rib Buffet

Prime Rib Buffet

Prime Rib Buffet

Prime Rib Buffet

Prime Rib Buffet

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1410:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Registration at 10:00 a.m.Class starts promptly at 10:15 a.m.

$110.00 per person

Chef Kevin welcomes you into The Athenaeum kitchen for an afternoon of education that will hone your culinary skills. Chef ’s Cooking Classes provide informative, hands-on preparation and cooking lessons, followed by a class luncheon, with instructional recipe booklets to take home. Class size is limited to 16 people. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; hair should be tied back.

Portobello Fries

Scotch Duck Egg with Stilton Salad

Fennel Beet Gravlax

Mushroom Pie with White Cheddar Biscuit Crust

Shrimp and Grits

Pistachio Raspberry Bakewell Tart

Chef’s Cooking Class – Gastropub Fare with Artisan Beers

New MembersDr. Thamer Alotaibi

Mr. Ralph AmosMr. Daniel AntalanDr. Timothy BreenMr. Michael Brown

Dr. Gun-Shing ChenProf. Sarah Gordon

Prof. Philip GschwendMrs. Diana HawesProf. John HeilbronProf. Jessica HelfandDr. Richard Horns

Dr. Helen HorowitzDr. Peter KravchukMs. Randi LevinMr. David Levine

Mr. Craig MaxwellMr. Matthew Mayerson

Ms. Terri MestasMr. Fred MuellerDr. Steven Novick

Prof. Barbara ObergMr. Steve PhamMr. Jack Prater

Dr. Malcolm RohrboughMr. Jade Smith

Mr. Garth WatnegMs. Sharon WolcottMr. Steven Yamshon

Mr. Sean YuMr. Haoyu (Tony)

Zhang

Family-Style Dinner

THURSDAY, MARCH 125:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., seating every half hour

$59.00 per person Two Options: Italian or Asian

ITALIAN MENU

Calabrian Flatbread

Antipasti Salad Italian style cured meats and cheeses with olives,

pepperoncini

Mixed lettuces and an Italian vinaigrette

Choice of Chicken Parmesan

with marinara and mozzarellaOr

Chicken with Artichoke Hearts tomatoes, peas and creamy Parmesan truffle sauce

Choice of Bucatini Alfredo

OrPenne Marinara

All include roast vegetables and grilled broccolini

Tiramisu

ASIAN MENU

Spicy Tuna Nachos with Avocado

Thai Tom Yum Soup lemongrass, coconut milk, curry, ginger, tofu,

mushrooms, lime

Choice of Bibimbap

Korean hot pot, grilled marinated steak, vegetables, rice, kimchi, fried eggs

OrOrange Miso Glazed Ling Cod

wasabi mashed potatoes, vegetable fried rice, bok choy, long beans

Mochi with Ché

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International Nights 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Seating every half hour – $42.00 per person

IrelandTUESDAY, MARCH 17

Irish Sausage baby potato, beetroot relish, mâche

Roast Cod Fillet colcannon, chardonnay sauce, smoked bacon, peas,

shrimp

Bread and Butter Pudding whisky sauce

SpainTUESDAY, MARCH 31

Tapas Plate gazpacho Andaluz, Spanish tortilla with Romesco

and croqueta de jamón

Zarzuela de Mariscos saffron bomba rice

Churros with Chocolate Sauce burnt orange ice cream

Easter Brunch Menu 2020SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Orange, Cranberry, Apple and Carrot JuicesLa Boulangerie

Assorted Croissants, Morning Rolls, Hot Crossed Buns, The Athenaeum’s Homemade

Scones with Lemon Curd, Focaccia, Lavash, Sourdough Baguette, Hot Chocolate

Oceanside Iced Seafood Shrimp Cocktail, Scallop and Octopus Cocktail with Lime, King Crab Legs, Applewood Smoked Salmon

Spring Salad Menu Mango Papaya Jicama Slaw with Cilantro Lime

Vinaigrette, Caesar Salad with Croutons and Shaved Parmesan, Spring Market Fresh Fruit Display,

Tortellini Salad with Basil, Olives and Artichokes Assorted Devilled Eggs, Purple Potato Salad,

Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cherry TomatoesBreakfast Lineup

Mediterranean Quiche, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Country Sausage, Eggs Benedict Florentine, Roast Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet Onions

Omelets Made to Order Mushrooms, Tomato, Green Onion, Herbs, Peppers,

Ham, Bacon, Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Smoked Mozzarella Cheeses

Belgian Waffle and French Toast Bar Freshly Made Waffles and Lemon Blueberry French

Toast with Apple Raisin Compote, Fresh Berries, Caramel Bananas, Whipped Cream and Maple Syrup

Entrées Du Jour Salt and Pepper Roast Prime Rib with Thyme Jus

Moroccan Spice Roasted Leg of Lamb with Apricot Chutney, Roast Spring Chicken Fricassée with

Asparagus, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Green Onions Lemon Glazed Salmon

with Pea Sauce and Pea Greens Roast Bombay Potatoes

with Curry, Pepitas and Edamame Spring Squashes with Tomato, Garlic and Onion

Kids’ Corner Cheeseburger Sliders, Country Fried Chicken Tenders,

Macaroni and Cheese, Bacon and Egg Cups

Sweet Ending Pastry Pops, Chocolate Tart, Bread Pudding,

Caramel Eclairs, Cream Puff Swans, Carrot Cake, Mini Cup Desserts, Chocolate Crème Brûlée,

Assorted Mini Pastries, Tres Leches Pineapple Cake

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYPASADENA, CA 91125

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

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PASADENA, CA

Chair, Board of GovernorsGARY LORDEN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-4349Email: glorden@caltech.edu

Chair, House CommitteePETER DERVAN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-6002Email: dervan@caltech.edu

General ManagerMARISU JIMENEZ, CCMPhone: (626) 395-8260Email: marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu

Executive ChefKEVIN ISACSSON, CECPhone: (626) 395-8293Email: kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu

Finance DirectorJOE WONGPhone: (626) 395-8273Email: jhwong@caltech.edu

Director, Food & BeverageJERRY RODRIGUEZPhone: (626) 395-8261Email: jerry.rodriguez@caltech.edu

Director, Private and Club EventsDEBBIE IGNAPhone: (626) 395-8264Email: digna@caltech.edu

Manager, Private & Club EventsESTHER KIMPhone (626) 395-8206Email: estherk@caltech.edu

Manager, Private & Club EventsBONNIE WEILERPhone: (626) 395-8265Email: bweiler@caltech.edu

Director, Hotel Operations & MembershipMARGARET McVEY THOMAS, CCM Phone: (626) 395-8271Email: margaret.thomas@caltech.edu

Membership & Guest Relations CoordinatorSUSAN WUPhone: (626) 395-8266Email: susanw@caltech.edu

Front Desk & Guest Room ReservationsEmail: athdesk@caltech.edu orPhone: (626) 395-8282 For all Dining & Club Event ReservationsLog onto the website orPhone: (626) 395-8282 Lunch To-Go, DeliveriesPhone: (626) 395-8282

Athenaeum Administration and StaffDining Room Schedule

BreakfastTuesday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

LunchTuesday to Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

DinnerÀ la carte dinner is closed on Mondays

in MarchTuesday, Thursday, Friday

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Prime Rib Buffet

Every Wednesday Evening5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Hayman LoungeBar Service:

4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Dining Service:

5:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

RathskellerBar Service:

Monday to Thursday, 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Friday, bar service until 10:00 p.m.

Food Service:

Monday – Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.Friday, food service until 9:00 p.m.

Coming in April

551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106http://athenaeum.caltech.edu

The Athenaeum

Burger NightFRIDAYAPRIL 3

International NightsItaly

MONDAYAPRIL 6

KoreaMONDAYAPRIL 20

Easter BrunchSUNDAYAPRIL 12

Chef ’s Cooking Class – Spring Farmer’s Market (Vegetarian)

SATURDAYAPRIL 25