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Golf getaways

Dallas-based hop-on jet service tees up new route to famous West Texas golf resort

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Nov 20, 2020 | 10:14 am
Lajitas Golf Resort
There's a new way to get to Lajitas Golf Resort.
Photo courtesy of Lajitas Golf Resort

A new gift idea for the golfer who has clubs, will travel: Hop-on jet service JSX will begin offering flights from Dallas to Lajitas Golf Resort in West Texas in early 2021.

According to a release, the Dallas-based air carrier and top-rated golf resort are teaming up to offer an "ultimate outdoor adventure," starting January 8, 2021. The package will include:

  • Roundtrip airfare from Dallas Love Field (or Houston Hobby) on JSX’s E145 jets with a unique all-single seating configuration
  • Two free bags, including golf clubs, complimentary snacks, drinks, and cocktails inflight
  • A five-minute shuttle service to and from the resort upon landing
  • Two nights’ deluxe accommodations at Lajitas Golf Resort
  • Three rounds of golf on the iconic Black Jack’s Crossing
  • Access to Lajitas Golf Resort’s activities and culinary programming at an additional cost, including the Agave Spa, Pool, Equestrian Center, Zip Lining, Clay Shooting, and meals at the resort’s four culinary outposts

Pricing will vary according to room type and time of year, they say. More information can be found on the Lajitas website.

“Lajitas Golf Resort is a bucket list experience for golfers in Texas and beyond," says JSX CEO Alex Wilcox in the release. "Coupling JSX’s crowd-free flights with this one-of-a-kind resort creates the ultimate socially distanced getaway during these uncertain times.

JSX debuted service from Love Field in June, with introductory flights to Las Vegas and North Carolina. On November 20, it launched daily roundtrip service between private terminals at Dallas Love Field and Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, with flights at $99 each way. The Lajitas service is part of the company's continued expansion in Texas.

JSX calls itself a “hop-on jet service” because customers may arrive just 20 minutes before departure at private terminals and simply “hop on” a flight, avoiding the crowds and lines. At Love Field, travelers have access to valet parking, Wi-Fi lounges, and speedy baggage retrieval.

On board, passengers can relax in a business class-caliber seat and enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and cocktails. It also has a pet-friendly policy that allows small dogs and cats to fly for free. The company's goal is to provide a luxury travel experience at competitive prices, they say.

JSX's safety standards, dubbed "Simpli-Fly," include contactless temperature screenings, an advanced air circulation system, and no middle seating. Masks are required in lounges and on board flights. JSX is also now introducing a unique seating configuration whereby 30 single seats are arranged in a 1x1 layout, each offering at least 35 inches of legroom and no overhead bins to allow for comfortable social distancing in the air. Some seats offer a leather-covered cocktail table and work area.

Considered Texas’ top golf resort, Lajitas is nestled on 27,000 acres between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, on the banks of the Rio Grande.

“The January 2021 (JSX) launch is perfectly timed," says Scott Beasley, president of Lajitas Golf Resort, in the release. "We fully believe that this new alliance and expansion of direct air travel service will provide the fuel for Lajitas to become the new premier golf and second home destination of the Southwest.”

Weekly service starts on January 8, 2021 with flight options that include weekends and weekday getaways. While flights can be booked directly through the JSX website, golf packages can be booked by contacting Lajitas Golf Resort by email at kakers@lajitasgolfresort.com or by calling 972-885-7215.

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Chef Fest

Texas' premier food & wine fest serves up star-studded 15th anniversary

Brianna Caleri
Sep 15, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Kevin Fink Chef Demo at Austin Food & Wine Festival 2025
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Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Kevin Fink give the audience a cooking demo at Austin Food & Wine Festival 2025.

One of the most delicious weekends of the year in Texas - the Austin Food & Wine Festival - is returning for its landmark 15th anniversary event in fall 2026. The festival will be held November 6-8 at Austin's Auditorium Shores and will feature an all-star chef lineup.

If hungry travelers don't have their tickets yet, it's time to secure them now. Here are all the delicious tidbits to know about this year's festival.

The main event at the Austin Food & Wine Festival is the main tasting, where rows upon rows of food and wine booths line up to show off dishes by some of Austin's most popular chefs and restaurants, whether they're long established or up-and-coming. A barbecue pit adds another dimension, with smoke pouring out into the field while pitmasters placidly work the meats, veggies, and sometimes even extra treats like cheese.

Along the edges of the festival, booths representing spirits mix up cocktails, a merch tent sells cookbooks and other goodies, and two tents bring live demos and guided tastings. All these are available to anyone who attends the festival, and there are still more events that guests can add on for an extra price outside of festival hours.

Events to add-on include:

  • Friday, November 6: The Made In Texas dinner at the Long Center Terrace from 7-9:30 pm. It is currently waitlisted. This is another tasting that's all about Texas ingredients and cuisine. Participating chefs are: visiting celebrity chefs Esther Choi (Mokbar), Kevin Lee (MAHT), and Andrew Zimmern (Passport Hospitality), plus Central Texas chefs Damon Cook (Uchi/Hai Hospitality); Amir Hajimaleki (Roya); Ian Lanphear (Isidore); Sarah McIntosh (épicerie); Alexa Mejia (Emmer & Rye); Alan Dale Nelson (Best Quality Daughter); Augusta Passow (Barley Swine/Odd Duck); Amanda Turner; and Brendan Yancy & Drew Ahumada (Austin Oyster Co.).
  • Saturday, November 7: A hands-on grilling workshop with Austin chef and festival partner Tim Love at Auditorium Shores right before the festival from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Attendees will partner up to share a charcoal grill.

tim love Chef Tim Love will take part in the 2026 Austin Food & Wine Festival. Courtesy photo

Restaurants participating in the main tasting, or "Chef Showcase," include:

  • 2020 Market
  • Alteño
  • Barbacana
  • Bill’s Oyster
  • Butternubs
  • Casa Bianca
  • Cousin Louie
  • Cruzteca
  • Eberly
  • Eldorado Café
  • Ēma
  • Ensenada ATX
  • Épicerie
  • Ezov
  • Geraldine's
  • Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
  • Intero
  • JABS
  • Juliet Italian Kitchen
  • Kalimotxo
  • Loro
  • Lutie's
  • Mum Foods
  • Parkside
  • Poeta
  • Poke Poke
  • Serenade
  • Siti
  • Skipjack Oyster
  • Summer on Music Lane at Hotel Magdalena
  • The Cavalier
  • The Corndog Co.
  • The Peached Tortilla
  • Tare
  • Verbena
  • Yamas
  • Yellow Ranger
  • Food & Wine magazine editor and sommelier Anthony Giglio
  • More to be announced

Chefs giving demos:

  • Esther Choi (Mokbar and Iron Chef Finalist - Season 1)
  • Richard Blais (Trail Blais and Top Chef Winner - Season 8)
  • Kevin Lee (MAHT and 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist)
  • Andrew Zimmern (Passport Hospitality and four-time James Beard Award Winner)
Chefs curating the Fire Pit:
  • Ali Clem (la Barbecue)
  • Chelsea Fadda (Pecan Square Cafe)
  • Enma Lopez (Austin Beer Works)

Tickets are available at austinfoodandwinefestival.com. Passes can be purchased for the whole weekend (starting at $280) or single days (starting at $200), but note that some passes are already sold out.

Attendees must be at least 21 years old. VIP passes that include access to Friday's Made in Texas dinner are available. A portion of proceeds benefit the Texas Food & Wine Alliance, for culinary grants and industry education.

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