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
Summer Bruschetta: Roasted/Grilled Summer Squash, Eggplant, Red Onion, Garlic, Tomato Vinaigrette, Truffled Goat Cheese Powder, Micro-Arugula. Photo: Yvonne Rew-Falk. Ulterior Restaurant and Bar, the brick and mortar collaboration between LionFish SupperClub and MOTIV nightclub, is now open five days a week for your dining pleasure! Let's take a look at their new summer menu, which has…
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Where To Eat, Drink, Stay & Play in Napa Valley
Photo by Bob McClenahan. Courtesy of Visit Napa Valley. Napa Valley is intoxicating. The wine, the food, the countryside, the wine… Ah, you can almost hear the grapes ripening in the sun this time of year. Napa Valley is undoubtedly the ultimate escape for any wine lover, whether you’re an expert or a novice. Summer…
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Your Summer Central Oregon Where To Eat Guide Is Here!
Fish and Chips at The Phoenix. Photo: The Phoenix Facebook Where To Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Summer 2016 issue of the Where To Eat Guide in Central Oregon, available now at most Central Oregon hotels, Roberts Field Redmond Airport, Visit Bend, Central Oregon Visitors Association and the High Desert Museum. This…
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Your Summer Napa Where To Eat Guide is Here!
Heirloom Squash Omelette at Basalt. Brunch is served Saturday & Sundays at 10AM. Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Summer 2016 issue of the Where To Eat Guide Napa Valley, available now at Napa Valley hotels, the Napa Valley Welcome Center, Visit Napa and the Yountville Visitor Information Center. This…
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Hazelfern Cellars Opens In Newberg
Photo Credit: Merlin Varaday Hazelfern Cellars, a fantastic new family-owned winery, has opened in the Chehalem Mountains outside of Newberg, Oregon, just up the road from The Allison Inn & Spa. Owners Bryan and Laura Laing say that wine is their love language. The couple opened the Willamette Valley winery this year after family events led…
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Recent Comments by Jason Staats
- 04/07/2021 on Where To Eat Guide Launches!
- 01/05/2016 on Looking Back at the Deliciousness of 2015: Our Favorite Food Photos

