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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.

Making the most of: fiddleheads

Ideas for cooking with one of the first crops of local Canadian produce

May 20, 2020

Award-winning Winnipeg restaurant Segovia announces permanent closure

One of the top restaurants in the Canadian Prairies will not be reopening post-pandemic

May 13, 2020

Making the most of: leftover wine

Even if leftover wine isn't a thing at your house, these are helpful tips for cooking with wine

May 13, 2020

Making the most of canned tomatoes

There's more to canned tomatoes than just making pasta sauces and soups

May 6, 2020

Tips on becoming a better home bartender from cocktail expert Madeleine MacDonald

Stock up, get sorted and get set to become the best at-home bartender you can be this spring and summer

May 5, 2020

Creative ways Top Chef Canada personalities are connecting with fans while social distancing

Since they can't have viewing parties, here's how Top Chef Canada cast members have been engaging with their fans.

May 4, 2020

Making the most of sunflower seeds

This underutilized seed is rarely the star of a meal, but it can play a perfect supporting role.

Apr 29, 2020

Delivery app Foodora Canada to shut down business on May 11

Struggling delivery app calls it quits in Canada next month

Apr 27, 2020

Award-winning Saskatoon restaurant The Hollows closes its doors for non-pandemic reasons

After serving Saskatonians for nearly nine years, The Hollows is now closed

Apr 27, 2020

Calgary bars announce permanent closures due to lack of governmental support during pandemic

One of Calgary's favourite watering holes will not be reopening following the COVID-19 crisis.

Apr 22, 2020