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
Boise in October is a palette of golds and reds, crisp mornings, and nights lit by theater marquees and live music. As the city shifts into its autumn groove, October brings a chance to embrace culture indoors and discover outdoor events before the cold sets in. 🟢 Where To Eat The Basque Block — Pintxos,…
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October in Seattle: Where to Eat, Stay & Play This Season

As fall sweeps over Seattle, the city transforms into a glowing mix of crisp mornings, golden foliage, and evenings that hum with cultural energy. Here’s your guide on where to eat, stay, and play this month. 🟢 Where To Eat Place PigalleHidden in Pike Place Market, this intimate restaurant pairs sweeping Elliott Bay views with French-inspired…
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Three ways to enjoy the Willamette River in Portland this season.

When autumn settles over Portland, the Willamette and Columbia rivers transform into backdrops of misty mornings, glowing sunsets, and crisp evenings. This year, Portland Spirit Cruises invites you to celebrate the season in three unforgettable ways, from spine-tingling Halloween adventures to craft beer and spirits tastings afloat. Spirit of Halloweentown: The Ghostly Voyage There’s only…
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The Hottest Ticket in Bend This September: Luscious Bend Food & Wine Experience

Chef Rose Archer Debuts Central Oregon’s First Immersive Food & Wine Festival In a town known for its beer trails and mountain stoke, something unexpected is being uncorked. On September 27, the Luscious Bend Food + Wine Experience turns Mt. Bachelor Lodge into a three-story culinary love letter to Central Oregon. Think: ten chefs, ten…
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Where To Stay Play Dine Eat Up Valley this Harvest Season in Napa Valley

Just over an hour from the Bay Area, Napa Valley in September is all warmth and wonder. Vineyards stretch gold and green, early-morning crush perfumes the air, and long-table dinners spill into starlit evenings. In St. Helena, the heart of the valley, harvest season is hands-on and wholly immersive. Here’s how to taste, stomp, sip,…
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Recent Comments by Jason Staats
- 04/07/2021 on Where To Eat Guide Launches!
- 01/05/2016 on Looking Back at the Deliciousness of 2015: Our Favorite Food Photos

