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

This Just In: Tarla Mediterranean Grill Announces New Chef Jerrod Doss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Napa - November 12th 2015 - Tarla Mediterranean Grill is pleased to announce new Executive Chef Jerrod Doss! Working in kitchens from a very young age, Chef Doss first cut his teeth in the kitchen of a pizzeria. He claims that everything clicked for him as a chef after reading Michael Ruhlmans "The…
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This Just In: Your Winter Seattle Where To Eat Guide is Here!

Photo: Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle - November 11th 2015 - Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Winter 2015 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…
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This Just In: Levant & Smallwares to Join Forces for One Night Only!

This Just In: Levant & Smallwares to Join Forces for One Night Only!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Scott Snyder of Levant and Johanna Ware of Smallwares are joining forces on Tuesday, November 17th for one night only to give diners a unique opportunity to experience a meal unlike anything they’ve ever tasted before. The two will be at the helm of the kitchen bringing a rare fusion of Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine to guests…
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Fonté Coffee to Host Five Course Dinner by Celebrity NYC Chef Mark Strausman

Join Fonté Coffee Roaster, Seattle’s premium coffee roaster, for a special dinner, A Night at Old Campagna Friday, November 6 at 7:00 pm, and for Strausie’s Famous Bagel Brunch Sunday, November 8 at Fonté Café, 1321 First Avenue in downtown Seattle. Celebrity Chef Mark Strausman, the force behind the legendary NYC restaurant Campagna, will be…
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Who Said Vegan Can’t Be Delicious?

Who Said Vegan Can’t Be Delicious?
When you think vegan, you probably don’t think killer macaroni and cheese. I didn’t – but I do now!  I recently had the pleasure of attending the Vegan Beer & Food Festival in Portland and it totally blew my mind and wowed my taste buds! Allow me to introduce some of my favorite bites and sips…
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