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

Your Winter Edition of the Central Oregon Where To Eat Guide is Here!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Central Oregon -  January 7, 2016 - The Winter 2016 edition of the Central Oregon Where To Eat Guide is now available at most Central Oregon hotels, Roberts Field Redmond Airport, Visit Bend, Central Oregon Visitors Association and the High Desert Museum! This marks the tenth year that the Where To Eat Guide has…
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Looking Back at the Deliciousness of 2015: Our Favorite Food Photos

Spanning multiple cities, restaurants & cuisines, here are our favorite food photos of 2015!  La Vita E' Bella Cafe & Pizzeria. Seattle, WA. Photo: Stephanie Forrer  Oregon Deli Co. Portland, OR. Photo: Stephanie Forrer Palace Hotel. San Francisco, CA. Photo: Stephanie Forrer   Bodovino. Boise, ID. Photo: Stephanie Forrer Dan & Louis Oyster Bar. Portland, OR. Photo: Natalie Migliarini Next Level Burger.…
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Your Winter Edition of the Napa Valley Where To Eat Guide is Here!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Napa - Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Winter 2015/16 issue of the Where To Eat Guide Napa Valley, available now at most Napa Valley hotels, the Napa Valley Welcome Center, Visit Napa and Yountville Visitor Information Center.  This issue of the Where To Eat Guide features local favorite…
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The Best New Year’s Eve Menus in Seattle

No dinner plans yet for New Year’s Eve 2016? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Here are the NYE menus from three of our Seattle favorites! Tray Kitchen Five courses for $50. Add $30 for beverage pairing. Make your reservation here. Amuse Bouche Crostini - Chawanmushi Mousse, Siberian Sturgeon Caviar, Chives, Micro Cress Appetizer Ahi…
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Where to Drink the Best Holiday Cocktails in PDX!

  Bluehour 250 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR (503) 226-3394 The drink: Chocolate Chai Old Fashioned Recipe: 2.00oz Chai infused Whiskey 0.50oz Simple Syrup 2 dashes of Chocolate Bitters Stir/Serve in a Bucket/ Orange Twist “With all the spices in both chai and the and chocolate, the pairing of whiskey seemed like a good fit.…
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