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
A few days ago I received a text message informing me that my friend Jason had gifted me an order of Dragon Scallops at Seattle hot-spot, Japonessa, via the new app Gratafy. Just click and save, download the Gratafy app and you’re good to go! Japonessa, here I come to enjoy the deliciousness! Once I’m…
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The Delicious Tale of Pike Place Market Continues!
There is something very exciting happening in Seattle; Pike Place Market is expanding for the first time in history! This is significant not only in the Seattle community, but in the foodie world as well. Pike Place Market is an icon of American food culture and home to some of my favorite restaurants. In honor…
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Chef Chat: Clayton Kinsey & Pintxo
Clayton Kinsey is establishing himself as a rock star in the Seattle culinary scene, and if you don’t believe us, just head over to Pintxo for some of his classic-yet-contemporary Spanish tapas. We recently sat down with the young chef to find out what he’s passionate about and what inspires him in the kitchen. By working in a…
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Happy Holidays!
Dear Friends, We strive to always bring you the best and tell each restaurant's story the way it was inspired to be told. I hope that during this special time of year, you will take a moment to enjoy everything around you and treasure your time with your loved ones. Food is a miraculous tradition…
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In the Know: Ringside Eastside Set to Ring in New Year with New Concept: The Ringside Grill
RingSide Grill Renovations to Begin January 1, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RingSide Steakhouse Eastside, located at the Glendoveer Golf Course in Northeast Portland, will be celebrating its final night as a Steakhouse on New Year's Eve. Renovations will begin on January 1stand the restaurant will reopen as RingSide Grill in spring 2015. Born with…
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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