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

Looking Back at the Deliciousness of 2015: Our Favorite Food Photos

Spanning multiple cities, restaurants & cuisines, here are our favorite food photos of 2015!  La Vita E' Bella Cafe & Pizzeria. Seattle, WA. Photo: Stephanie Forrer  Oregon Deli Co. Portland, OR. Photo: Stephanie Forrer Palace Hotel. San Francisco, CA. Photo: Stephanie Forrer   Bodovino. Boise, ID. Photo: Stephanie Forrer Dan & Louis Oyster Bar. Portland, OR. Photo: Natalie Migliarini Next Level Burger.…
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Your Winter Edition of the Napa Valley Where To Eat Guide is Here!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Napa - Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Winter 2015/16 issue of the Where To Eat Guide Napa Valley, available now at most Napa Valley hotels, the Napa Valley Welcome Center, Visit Napa and Yountville Visitor Information Center.  This issue of the Where To Eat Guide features local favorite…
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The Best New Year’s Eve Menus in Seattle

No dinner plans yet for New Year’s Eve 2016? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Here are the NYE menus from three of our Seattle favorites! Tray Kitchen Five courses for $50. Add $30 for beverage pairing. Make your reservation here. Amuse Bouche Crostini - Chawanmushi Mousse, Siberian Sturgeon Caviar, Chives, Micro Cress Appetizer Ahi…
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Where to Drink the Best Holiday Cocktails in PDX!

  Bluehour 250 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR (503) 226-3394 The drink: Chocolate Chai Old Fashioned Recipe: 2.00oz Chai infused Whiskey 0.50oz Simple Syrup 2 dashes of Chocolate Bitters Stir/Serve in a Bucket/ Orange Twist “With all the spices in both chai and the and chocolate, the pairing of whiskey seemed like a good fit.…
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Give the Perfect Seattle Gift this Holiday Season!

We Seattleites know how special Pike Place Market is; it’s where local artists, crafters, farmers, artisans and performers come together to create a truly magical place in the heart of our city.  There’s nothing quite like walking through the Market on a dreary Seattle day, and sometimes the rain seems to make it even more special.…
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