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.

Happy 4th of July!

Dear Fellow Americans, We have so much to be thankful for on this Fourth of July, our Freedom. I am proud to live in this great country where freedom of speech, freedom to gather and the freedom to fight for those basic human rights ring more true every day. We are eternally grateful to all…

This Just In: The 2015 Central Oregon Summer Edition is Here!

The Summer 2015 issue of The Where To Eat Guide in Central Oregon is now available! Featuring Tim Garling's Jackalope Grill on the cover, the Summer 2015 issue of The Where To Eat Guide is available in leading Central Oregon hotels, Central Oregon's Visitor's Association, Redmond Airport and Visit Bend. This marks the tenth year…

This Just In: Levant is Now Open 7 Days a Week!

Levant, the French-Arabesque restaurant serving innovative representations of Middle Eastern dishes on Portland's bustling East Burnside Street, has recently expanded their hours of operations to be open seven days a week as of Monday, June 22nd. Previously, Levant was just open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday. They recently added a wildly popular brunch service on Saturdays and…

Bell + Whete European Kitchen + Lounge is hosting a New Belgium Pint Night in the bar on Tuesday, June 23 from 5-7 p.m., featuring: New Hop Kitchen release: Hop Tart Summer seasonal: Rampant Double IPA Lips of Faith series: Pear Ginger Beer Buy a beer, keep the pint glass! A New Belgium "Beer Ranger" will…

THIS JUST IN: CHEF RICK MOONEN JOINS FEAST IT FORWARDⓇ NETWORK AS FIRST CELEBRITY TALENT TO STAR IN NEW SERIES, “CAN I EAT THIS?”

Las Vegas, NV (May 28, 2015) — Celebrity chef, cookbook author and sustainability seafood advocate, Rick Moonen will join the Feast it Forward Network, as its first celebrity talent in the all-new episodic series, “Can I Eat This?”, one of the many series currently under development by the network. On Friday May 29th, the announcement…

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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play this May in Boise!

The Boise River Greenbelt, walkable districts, and a Basque Block alive with wine, pintxos, and festivals make this city both grounded and evolving. Boise is warm, artistic, and accessible, whether you are here to hike the foothills or settle into a long patio evening. Where To Eat The STIL (Downtown Boise) Playful, inventive, and distinctly Boise, The STIL turns ice Continue Reading

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Seattle this May!

With Sea-Tac International Airport serving over 30 domestic and international airlines, Seattle offers unmatched accessibility. Light rail connects the airport to downtown in under 40 minutes. The city blends distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and Ballard with cutting-edge cuisine and progressive values. Paddle Lake Union, ferry across Elliott Bay, or explore its long list of spring festivals. Seattle Continue Reading

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Central Oregon this May!

Where To Play This May in Bend: Events, Dining, & Local Picks Bend is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. May in Bend is that perfect in-between, snow still caps the peaks while patios fill along the river. It’s a season of contrast and possibility, where mornings can start on a trail and end with a cocktail under Continue Reading

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Portland this May!

Where To Play This May in Portland: Events, Dining, & Local Picks Just 20 minutes from PDX, Portland blends small-town charm with world-class flavor. Its bridges connect walkable neighborhoods full of food carts, microbreweries, vintage shops, and indie theaters. Festivals animate Pioneer Courthouse Square and Waterfront Park, while nature beckons from Forest Park to the Columbia River Gorge. Portland rewards Continue Reading

An Exclusive Speakeasy Inside The Benson Hotel in Portland

The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR Honorable Mention, Portland’s new premier destination celebrating the legacy and culture of sports, is proud to announce the opening of Unlisted, a hidden speakeasy discreetly located within the iconic Benson Hotel. Designed as an inmate extension of the Honorable Mention experience, Unlisted offers a refined, late-night atmosphere that blends elevated cocktails, curated music, and a Continue Reading

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Happy 4th of July!

This Just In: The 2015 Central Oregon Summer Edition is Here!

This Just In: Levant is Now Open 7 Days a Week!

New Belgium Pint Night at Bell + Whete

THIS JUST IN: CHEF RICK MOONEN JOINS FEAST IT FORWARDⓇ NETWORK AS FIRST CELEBRITY TALENT TO STAR IN NEW SERIES, “CAN I EAT THIS?”

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