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

Bell + Whete Announces February Pop-up Series with Local Chefs

Restaurant showcases local chef talent from Dahlia Lounge, Cantinetta, Local 360 and more Bell + Whete Gastropub + Events in Belltown is showcasing local chef talent via five upcoming chef pop up dinners in collaboration with Bell + Whete Executive Chef Jenny Izaguirre. Dinners will be held each Monday evening in February from 7-9 p.m. with…
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ACME Farms + Kitchen Sets Roots in Portland, Local Food Delivery Begins January 28

ACME Farms + Kitchen Sets Roots in Portland, Local Food Delivery Begins January 28
Celebrated Washington-Based Local Food Delivery Service Begins Operations in Portland, Grows Team and List of Purveyors, Starts Deliveries January 28 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Portlanders can now place orders for ACME Farms + Kitchen boxes, ready for doorstep delivery starting January 28th. Since announcing their Portland expansion plans in late 2015, Bellingham-based local food delivery…
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Bowery Bagels Is Bringing Pączki Back!

Fat Tuesday is just under a month away which means it's time to pre-order pączki from Bowery Bagels! The delicious jelly doughnut-like pastries will have some traditional and unique special flavors, including Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Cream, Apple and Prune. Also, this year all flavors are available as vegan! Bowery Bagels pączki will only be available on…
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Local 360 Kicks off 2016 with Local Distiller’s Night Series!

Local 360 Café & Bar in Belltown is kicking off the year with a Local Distiller's Night series. Starting this month they will feature a local distiller on the second Thursday of every month for guests to sample product and get to know the folks behind the spirits. At each event guests can expect to…
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Your Winter Edition of the Central Oregon Where To Eat Guide is Here!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Central Oregon -  January 7, 2016 - The Winter 2016 edition of the Central Oregon Where To Eat Guide is now available at most Central Oregon hotels, Roberts Field Redmond Airport, Visit Bend, Central Oregon Visitors Association and the High Desert Museum! This marks the tenth year that the Where To Eat Guide has…
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