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
Join book authors Alan Tardi and Cheryl Wakerhauser for a fun discussion and tasting of two of life’s favorite things – champagne and chocolate! Alan, author of the award winning book, Champagne Uncorked, will share tales about his time behind the scenes of one of champagnes most notable houses – Krug. Hear what harvest is like in the…
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12TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ARTISAN CHEESE FEST LINEUP – MARCH 23-25, 2018
California’s premier cheese and wine event, the California Artisan Cheese Festival, is back for its 12th year, March 23-25, 2018, at its new location, the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. The beloved festival, which attracts more than 2,500 guests, brings together artisan cheesemakers, vendors, authors, chefs, brewers, winemakers and turophiles for three days of cheese tasting,…
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Napa Valley’s Culinary Institute of America at Copia Adds New Classes!
Valentine's Day Cupcakes, Game Day Snacks, Ramen, Dumplings, and more join CIA at Copia's winter class roster. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia, the ultimate Napa Valley destination for exploring, experiencing, and enjoying the world of food and wine, is bringing new classes and seasonal…
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Napa Farmers’ Market Open Three More Weeks!
Farmers and ranchers participating in this event include: A4 Farms, Achidenhia Cheese Company, Arceo Ranch, Big Ranch Farms, Devoto Gardens, Far West Fungi, Farmer Shep, Hamlow Farms, J & J Ramos Farms, J & M Ibarra, Lee Farm, Morningsun Herb Farm, Mossy Oaks Farm, Neve Roses II, Rodriguez Farms, Schletewitz Family Farm, Sonoma Mountain Beef…
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Portland’s Acadia Bistro Brings the Gumbo November 17-18th
Acadia Bistro chef/owner Seamus Foran is keeping the gumbo tradition alive for its third year in a row, presenting Gumbo Weekend November 17-18th. In honor of the Treme Gumbo Festival in New Orleans, the restaurant will be serving a flight of gumbos for guests to enjoys for a limited time. The trio of gumbos include: Seafood…
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Recent Comments by Jason Staats
- 7 Apr 2021 on Where To Eat Guide Launches!
- 5 Jan 2016 on Looking Back at the Deliciousness of 2015: Our Favorite Food Photos