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

Raise A Glass, TOAST Is Back!

Tickets Now Available for TOAST 2016, Oregon Distillers Guild’s 6th Annual Spirits Tasting Event Featuring Over 40 Local Distillers at an All New Location FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Portland, Ore.) - Tickets are now on sale for TOAST, the original artisan spirits tasting event of the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, February 27th, 2016. The Oregon Distillers…
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Bell + Whete Announces February Pop-up Series with Local Chefs

Restaurant showcases local chef talent from Dahlia Lounge, Cantinetta, Local 360 and more Bell + Whete Gastropub + Events in Belltown is showcasing local chef talent via five upcoming chef pop up dinners in collaboration with Bell + Whete Executive Chef Jenny Izaguirre. Dinners will be held each Monday evening in February from 7-9 p.m. with…
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ACME Farms + Kitchen Sets Roots in Portland, Local Food Delivery Begins January 28

ACME Farms + Kitchen Sets Roots in Portland, Local Food Delivery Begins January 28
Celebrated Washington-Based Local Food Delivery Service Begins Operations in Portland, Grows Team and List of Purveyors, Starts Deliveries January 28 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Portlanders can now place orders for ACME Farms + Kitchen boxes, ready for doorstep delivery starting January 28th. Since announcing their Portland expansion plans in late 2015, Bellingham-based local food delivery…
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Bowery Bagels Is Bringing Pączki Back!

Fat Tuesday is just under a month away which means it's time to pre-order pączki from Bowery Bagels! The delicious jelly doughnut-like pastries will have some traditional and unique special flavors, including Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Cream, Apple and Prune. Also, this year all flavors are available as vegan! Bowery Bagels pączki will only be available on…
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Local 360 Kicks off 2016 with Local Distiller’s Night Series!

Local 360 Café & Bar in Belltown is kicking off the year with a Local Distiller's Night series. Starting this month they will feature a local distiller on the second Thursday of every month for guests to sample product and get to know the folks behind the spirits. At each event guests can expect to…
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