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Dan Clapson

Dan Clapson (@dansgoodside) is one of Western Canada's most recognizable culinary voices. A national TV personality and co-founder of Eat North, he saw 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, the culinary-drag competition 'Sashay, Fillet!', and more. He currently splits his time between Calgary and Prague.

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Finale recap: As good as your last dish

The closest race to the finish line in Top Chef Canada history

Jun 7, 2021

Russell Brewing Company and Blue Jay Sessions release limited edition beer

Kick off Pride season with a beer that supports a great cause

Jun 1, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 7 recap: Love, set, match

The quickest Quickfire of all leaves the chefs scrambling

May 31, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 7 power rankings: So meta

How the remaining Top Chef Canada competitors stack up after the latest episode

May 31, 2021

Detroit-style pizza concept Primal Pizza launches in Saskatoon

The details on Saskatoon's new buzzworthy pizza maker

May 27, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 6 recap: An edible homage

This week, the remaining Top Chef Canada competitors celebrate Indigenous ingredients

May 24, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 6 power rankings: No kidding around

How the chefs rank after a playful Quickfire and a thought-provoking Elimination Challenge

May 24, 2021

Calgary's Noble Pie announces new location in Beltline neighbourhood

Here's where you can find Calgary's most buzzworthy pizza this summer

May 21, 2021

Behind the Name: Edmonton's Meuwly’s

How one of Alberta's premier delis decided on its name

May 20, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 5 recap: For the love of local

Drawing inspiration from "local" is the name of the game on this episode of Top Chef Canada

May 17, 2021