About: Jason Staats

Jason Staats is an Oregon native, hospitality entrepreneur, and President of Where To Eat Guide. With a degree in hospitality and more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant and tourism industries, Jason has built his career around connecting travelers to great local dining and authentic destination experiences. He is a former President of the Portland Concierge Association and currently serves on the board of Pacific NW Experience (PNWE). Jason is especially passionate about the way multicultural food, hospitality, and local experiences help define a destination and bring communities together. His work spans Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and beyond. When he’s not working, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring the people, places, and events that make each region unique.

Recent Posts by Jason Staats

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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Your Summer Seattle Where To Eat Guide is Here!

Photo provided by Il Bistro Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Summer 2016 issue of the Where To Eat Guide in Seattle, available now at Seattle hotels, the Washington State Convention Center, GSBA Visitor Information Center on Capitol Hill and the Pike Place Market Information Center. We are thrilled to…
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