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: TOAST’s Got Spirit, How About You? Tickets Now On Sale For Pacific Northwest’s Signature Artisan Spirits Tasting Event, March 7, 2015

THIS JUST IN: TOAST’s Got Spirit, How About You? Tickets Now On Sale For Pacific Northwest’s Signature Artisan Spirits Tasting Event, March 7, 2015
Entering Year Five, TOAST Ups The Ante With New Format,All-Inclusive Tickets, Local Chefs And Exclusive Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Portland, Ore.) - Tickets are now on sale for TOAST 2015, the signature artisan spirits tasting event of the Pacific Northwest, March 7th, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Entering its fifth year, TOAST allows small distillers and producers to showcase their handcrafted…
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Sweet Super Bowl Madness!

Sweet Super Bowl Madness!
Well Happy Super Bowl, y’all and GO HAWKS!  That last game still seems like a dream.  Did we really just come back and beat the Packers in overtime?! I dare say it was the best football game I have ever seen.  As our Seahawks prepare to take on the New England Patriots this weekend, it…
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This Just In: Levant Launches Sunday Brunch January 25

This Just In: Levant Launches Sunday Brunch January 25
SHAKSHUKA WHAT YOUR MAMA GAVE YOU! Chef Scott Snyder Introduces North African & Middle Eastern Cuisine  To Portland’s Brunch Scene FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Portland, Ore.) ­– Levant, a French-Arabesque restaurant serving innovative representations of Middle Eastern dishes on bustling close-in East Burnside Street in Portland, Oregon is launching an all new Sunday brunch menu, available…
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Gratafy: Our Favorite New Food App!

Gratafy: Our Favorite New Food App!
A few days ago I received a text message informing me that my friend Jason had gifted me an order of Dragon Scallops at Seattle hot-spot, Japonessa, via the new app Gratafy.  Just click and save, download the Gratafy app and you’re good to go!  Japonessa, here I come to enjoy the deliciousness! Once I’m…
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The Delicious Tale of Pike Place Market Continues!

The Delicious Tale of Pike Place Market Continues!
There is something very exciting happening in Seattle; Pike Place Market is expanding for the first time in history!  This is significant not only in the Seattle community, but in the foodie world as well.  Pike Place Market is an icon of American food culture and home to some of my favorite restaurants.  In honor…
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