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

This Just In: Feast at The Market is Going to be an Epic Food Adventure

This year's 32nd annual Feast at the Market is going to be a delicious way to raise money for a good cause!  Taking place on Tuesday, October 6th, this progressive dinner through the Pike Place Neighborhood will offer delectable bites from rock star restaurants such as Matt's in the Market, Il Bistro, Place Pigalle, Radiator Whiskey…
Read more

This Just In: The Portland 2015 Fall Edition is Here!

This Just In: The Portland 2015 Fall Edition is Here!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland - August 31st 2015 - Where To Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Fall 2015 issue of the Where to Eat Guide in Portland, available now at most Portland hotels, the Oregon Convention Center, the Travel Portland Visitor Information Center and exclusively at Powell's City of Books.  This…
Read more

This Just In: The Seattle 2015 Fall Edition is Here!

This Just In: The Seattle 2015 Fall Edition is Here!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 11TH 2015 Where to Eat Guide & Associates is pleased to announce the Fall 2015 issue of the Where to Eat Guide in Seattle, available now at most Seattle hotels, the Washington Convention Center, GSBA Visitor Information Center on Capitol Hill and the Pike Place Market Information Center.  We are thrilled…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

MENU