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
Overall attendance for the four-day event was highest on record FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2015 SEATTLE – Taste Washington — the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event — reported its highest overall attendance in 2015. The 18th annual event took place March 26-29 and drew more than 6,300 people over the course of four…
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This Just In: Sip, Sample and Savour the Top 10 Flavours of the 13th Annual EAT! Vancouver at BC Place Showcase
Weekend Highlights Include Celebrity Chef Stage, Intimate VIP Experiences, Talk & Taste Master Classes and Floor-Wide Food-and-Beverage Pairings VANCOUVER, BC (April 23, 2015) — With hundreds of restaurants, artisans and exhibitors all coming together under one roof, the 13th annual EAT! Vancouver at BC Place showcase taking place May 1 to 3 offers up a full banquet…
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This Just In: Smallwares Hatches New Restaurant, lil’ wares, in Late May
Chef Johanna Ware Debuts Second Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Continues Inauthentic Asian in Summertime Patio Lunch Spot FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Chef Johanna Ware of ‘inauthentic Asian’ restaurant Smallwares, is expanding with a new restaurant in Northeast Portland slated to open in late May called lil’ wares. Located across the street from the critically acclaimed…
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This Just In: EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival Announces Enhanced Programming For 2015
Canada's premier food festival grows to week-long extravaganza featuring 35 unique culinary events, plus a three-day tasting show VANCOUVER, BC — The annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival returns for its 13th year April 26 to May 3, 2015 with an expanded content program featuring a smorgasbord of exciting new events that will showcase…
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This Just In: Bacon and Beer Classic is Taking Over the Home of the Seattle Mariners! Safeco Field – May 2nd.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Bacon and beer lovers the anticipation is over! The Bacon and Beer Classic is back in Seattle on Saturday, May 2nd at Safeco Field! Now in its second year, the Bacon and Beer Classic combines bacon, beer, and the ballpark for an event not soon forgotten! Cannonball Productions…
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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