Recent Posts by Jason Staats

Chef Alexander Sullivan-Parker in the House at Portland’s Swank and Swine

Alexander Sullivan-Parker, formerly of Catagna and Muselet, has taken over the Swank and Swine kitchens in the Paramount Hotel. Sullivan-Parker has stepped up the game at Swank Restaurant, refining dishes into sophisticated presentations of Americana. “The result is generally something our guests find familiarity in but also a little intrigue. Hospitality is always in the…
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Diamond Earring Giveaway Portland at Pix

Valentine Sweets for the Sweet at Pix Pâtisserie/Bar Vivant Take Out & Make Out, Heart Macarons and Diamond Earring Giveaway Diamond Earring Giveaway On Valentine’s Day, a single box of Pix handmade chocolates will also hide a pair of 14 karat white gold stud earrings with 12 ¼ carat round cut diamonds. Retail value $300.…
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Where To Get Take Out in Seattle   

Winter is upon us and it’s cold, y’all! These damp, chilly days are perfect for picking up take out and a bottle of wine and snuggling up with some Netflix. There is nothing I enjoy more than grabbing a pizza and my favorite bottle of red from Von’s 1000Spirits and binge watching 30 Rock. True…
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Warm Up With a Hot Beverage at These Seattle Spots

Whether you need a strong cocktail or a steaming cup of tea or coffee, stop in at these Seattle locations for a piping hot treat to warm your wintry bones until spring arrives. Cedars | Multiple locations A classic cup of hot chai is the perfect cold weather accompaniment to a soul-soothing plate of spiced…
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Celebrate Taste Washington’s 20th Anniversary at These Seattle Spots

Taste Washington is a weekend-long festival celebrating our state's best in food, chefs, and wines. It's an ultimate wine-lover and foodie's dream! In 2017, Taste Washington is celebrating its 20th festival from Thursday, March 23rd through Sunday, March 26th. There's a Grand Tasting and fun activities and events all four days of the festival. Sip wines  from…
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