Dan Clapson
Dan Clapson (@dansgoodside) is a national TV personality and co-founder of Eat North. His debut cookbook 'Prairie' hit #1 on the Globe & Mail Bestsellers list in 2023. Beyond the kitchen, Dan is a cultural architect who blends food and the arts through his award-winning Blue Jay Sessions event series, writing the book for the new stage musical 'Christmas, Arizona: The Musical', and more. He currently splits his time between Calgary, Toronto and Prague.
How to Make The Plain Jane Gold: The Official Cocktail of Christmas, Arizona The Musical
Meet The Plain Jane Gold, a signature cocktail created for Christmas, Arizona The Musical, plus get details on the upcoming Saskatoon teaser concert!
Deep-Fried Genius or Pricey Chaos? Ranking 15 New Calgary Stampede Midway Foods on Concept Alone
Judging this year’s newest midway creations before day one, separating the culinary masterpieces from the beautiful disasters.
The Best Mushroom Soup You’ve Never Had: How to Make Czech Kulajda
A delicious and tangy mushroom soup that bridges the gap between the deep forests of Czechia and the Canadian Prairies.
Make Christine Flynn's Jammy Bluberries and Lemon Dumplings from Easy Does It
Dan Clapson explores a bright, lemony elevation of the classic East Coast "Blueberry Grunt" from Christine Flynn's new cookbook, Easy Does It.
A Perfect Bite: Peanut Sate Pho at Nho Saigon in Calgary
The best peanut saté pho in Calgary is at Nho Saigon, and I’m more than happy to keep proving that to myself.
Make These Spicy Garbage Plate Tater Tot Cups Inspired by Ernie Clement
Inspired by Ernie Clement and Rochester’s iconic Garbage Plate, these spicy tater tot cups are the ultimate bite-sized Blue Jays game day snack.
Try Christine Flynn’s Pepperoni Pizza Polenta From Easy Does It
This cheesy, saucy pepperoni pizza polenta from Christine Flynn’s Easy Does It is a clever, comforting twist on pizza night.
A Perfect Bite: Charred Cabbage Agnolotti at Deane House in Calgary
This Prairie-inspired agnolotti at Deane House in Calgary is comforting, unexpected and deeply delicious.
Where to Eat, Drink, and Catch Live Music in Hamilton During Juno Week 2026
Heading to Hamilton for Juno Week 2026? Here’s where to eat, drink, and catch intimate live music around the city, from Grandad’s Donuts and Maipai to Blue Jay Sessions at Capri’s Blue Grotto Lounge.
The Best Place to Drink Czech-Style Beer in Calgary
An award-winning Calgary brewery that's both making and pouring Czech-style beer correctly