Summary
A barbecue gathering was hosted on September 18, 2025, at Jack’s Steakhouse within Crayestein Golf in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The restaurant is part of a golf club, which can make it harder to find without local guidance. Jack’s Steakhouse features a diverse menu of meat and fish dishes at mid-range prices. Dordrecht is a Dutch city situated near the Hollandse Biesbosch nature area. In southern Italy, a suspension bridge has been approved to connect Sicily with the mainland across the Strait of Messina. Flight prices between the Netherlands and Messina vary, and no documented evidence supports the idea of round-trip weekend fares at €175.
Context and Scope
This account brings together the facts of the Dordrecht barbecue event, the location of Jack’s Steakhouse within a golf club, the invitation description, reasons for the difficulty in finding the venue, details of the menu and prices, the character of Dordrecht, information about the planned Messina bridge, and flight costs between the Netherlands and Messina.
Exhaustive Narrative of Facts
Barbecue Event and Venue
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 17:00 to 20:00, a barbecue party was held at Jack’s Steakhouse, located at Crayestein Golf on Baanhoekweg 50, Dordrecht, Netherlands. The invitation described it as: “We’d love to see you there! Join us for a relaxed BBQ with the team. Good food, great company, and a fun evening together.”
Location Challenges
Jack’s Steakhouse is not a stand-alone building but integrated into the Crayestein Golf clubhouse. Guests arriving by car pass through the golf club entrance and then continue toward the clubhouse, where parking is available. Public information confirms ample parking, but no detailed internal driving directions are published. Navigation apps sometimes recognize the venue under “Crayestein Golf” rather than “Jack’s Steakhouse,” which can cause confusion. Shared signage and a clubhouse entrance further blur the distinction between the restaurant and the golf facility.
Menu and Pricing
The menu includes both appetizers and main courses:
- Bread to share with aioli, herb butter, and tomato tapenade at €8.
- Bread to share with ham at €18.
- Serrano ham with roasted macadamia nuts at €14.
- Yakitori chicken skewers with sauce at €12.
- Black Angus carpaccio with parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, macadamia, and pancetta at €15.
- Jack’s favorite burger at €20.
- Jack’s Mexican burger at €23.
The restaurant is noted for its varied selection of meat and fish dishes.
Dordrecht Context
Dordrecht lies in South Holland, Netherlands. Jack’s Steakhouse is positioned on the edge of the Hollandse Biesbosch, a large natural area. The city offers a variety of dining options, combining international and local restaurants. No documented evidence is available for population size or additional historical details here.
Messina Bridge Project
In southern Italy, Messina is the site of an approved project to build a suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina. Plans include a 3.3-kilometer central span between two towers of 400 meters each. The structure is designed to hold two railway tracks in the middle and three traffic lanes on each side. The project has an estimated cost of €13,500 million, financed publicly. Issues still pending include legal approvals, land expropriation, environmental reviews, and seismic risk concerns.
Flight Costs to Messina
A claim suggested that weekend round-trip flights from the Netherlands to Messina could cost about €175. Research found no documented evidence of such a fare. Direct flights to Messina are rare; most routes involve flying to nearby airports such as Catania and continuing by train or car. Available prices range from about €109 to €325 depending on the route and timing, but not specifically €175 for a weekend round trip.
Practical Takeaways
- Searching for “Crayestein Golf” rather than “Jack’s Steakhouse” helps avoid confusion when navigating.
- The restaurant offers mid-range dining, with starters priced around €8–15 and burgers around €20–23.
- Dordrecht balances urban amenities with access to the Hollandse Biesbosch natural reserve.
- The Messina bridge project is one of Europe’s largest planned suspension structures, with high costs and unresolved environmental and seismic concerns.
- Travel between the Netherlands and Messina typically requires a connection through other Sicilian airports, with fares higher or more variable than €175 for a weekend trip.
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