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

Give the Perfect Seattle Gift this Holiday Season!

We Seattleites know how special Pike Place Market is; it’s where local artists, crafters, farmers, artisans and performers come together to create a truly magical place in the heart of our city.  There’s nothing quite like walking through the Market on a dreary Seattle day, and sometimes the rain seems to make it even more special.…
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Idaho Gains New Viticultural Designation

Idaho Gains New Viticultural Designation
Wine Growing Region Near Boise Identified for its Soil, Climate Eagle, Idaho – The Idaho wine community gained an important new designation with the approval of the Eagle Foothills American Viticultural Area (AVA). An AVA is a federally designated wine grape-growing region distinguishable by distinct geographic features such as climate, soil, elevation and physical features.…
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ACME Farms + Kitchen Launches Doorstep Delivery of Hyper-Local Ingredients in Portland This Winter!

Celebrated Washington-Based Local Food Delivery Service Expands to Portland, Incorporates Local Farmers Market Favorites into Network of Purveyors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Celebrated local food delivery service ACME Farms + Kitchen launches in Portland, Oregon with full delivery service this winter. Founded in 2011 in Bellingham, Washington, ACME Farms + Kitchen's delivery radius has grown…
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This Just In: Santa Claus is Coming to Downtown Boise!

It's a holiday tradition - children lining up to tell Santa their Christmas wishes. In Downtown Boise that tradition continues at DL Evans Bank on the corner of 9th & Main streets in the bank lobby. City Santa will visit Downtown Boise every Saturday from December 5th through December 19th from 10am-3pm. "A visit with Santa…
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Your Winter Portland Where To Eat Guide is Here!

Photo: Noble Rot FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland - December 2nd 2015 - Where To Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Winter 2015-2016  issue of the Where To Eat Guide in Portland, available now at Top Portland hotels, the Oregon Convention Center, Travel Portland Visitor Information Center and exclusively at Powell's City of…
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