About: Jason Staats
Jason Staats is a native Oregonian with a degree in hospitality and extensive background in the restaurant and tourism sectors. He is a former President of the Portland Concierge Association, current board member of the Pacific NW Experience, President of the Where To Eat Guide and an influencer in the broader hospitality communities of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and beyond. Jason loves to cook and has a passion for travel. His favorite annual events are Feast, Taste Washington, Savor Idaho and Treefort. You may follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram: @Jason_Staats.
Recent Posts by Jason Staats
CRAVE NW AT SPOKANE VALLEY, the Inland Northwest’s premier food and drink celebration, will be held June 15-18 at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, a state-of-the-art 54,000 square foot event facility at Mirabeau Meadows Park in Spokane Valley, Washington. Presented by the City of Spokane Valley, CRAVE NW is a unique culinary event that will…
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Savor Idaho Sold Out Nine Years in a Row!
I can't believe in its ninth year, the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission will be hosting Savor Idaho, Idaho’s Premier Wine and Food Event. Savor Idaho 2017 is sold out. There will be no additional ticket sales online or at the gate. You will have to plan ahead for next year. The event…
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Savor Seattle’s Best Caesar Salads
Something magical happens when crisp romaine, creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and nutty parmesan cheese come together. Add your favorite fixings, squeeze a lemon slice over the top, grab your fork, and dig into a perfectly savory salad. These Seattle-area spots do Caesar right. Doc's Marina Grill | Multiple locations Enjoy Doc’s refreshing Creamy and Zesty…
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Taste & Craft Pop-Up at Trailhead Boise: March 29th, 4-6pm
Taste and Craft is hosting a pop-up tasting Wednesday at Trailhead's Happy Hour from 4-6pm. Open to the public, this hosted event will preview food and drink for the upcoming Taste & Craft celebration on April 8th at Payette Brewing. Come enjoy samplings from Killer Whey & Ironside Roasting Co. There will also be a chance…
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Exotic Ingredients & Local Flavors: Chef Justin Scheihing & the James Beard House
Photo Source It’s no secret Boise is becoming a frequent destination for people hoping to find a balance between country living and a robust city life. As the West Coast continues to grow, many people have found the Treasure Valley to be a true gem next to metropolitan areas like Seattle or Portland. On the…
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Recent Comments by Jason Staats
- 7 Apr 2021 on Where To Eat Guide Launches!
- 5 Jan 2016 on Looking Back at the Deliciousness of 2015: Our Favorite Food Photos