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

October in Seattle: Where to Eat, Stay & Play This Season

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.

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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Where To Stay Play Dine Eat Up Valley this Harvest Season in Napa Valley

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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Where To Play This Week in Portland: Events, Dining & Local Picks

Where To Play This Week in Portland: Events, Dining & Local Picks
Portlands bridges connect walkable neighborhoods full of food carts, microbreweries, vintage shops, and indie theaters. Festivals animate Pioneer Courthouse Square and Waterfront Park, while nature beckons from Forest Park to the Columbia River Gorge. Portland rewards curiosity, and early September is prime time to explore. 🟢 Where To Eat Dan & Louis Oyster Bar 📍208…
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