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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.

A chat with Great Chocolate Showdown judge and pastry chef Steven Hodge

The new face on Food Network Canada shares his thoughts on TV productions, working with culinary legend Anna Olson and more

Feb 19, 2020

Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition announces 2020 award winners

These annual spirits awards celebrate Canadian artisanal distilleries from coast to coast

Feb 8, 2020

The Blue Jay Sessions to pop-up in Saskatoon March 12-15

Our fun live music pop-up heads to Saskatoon next month during Juno Awards week

Feb 6, 2020

The funky new concept Rain Dog Bar opens in Calgary

A beer-centric bar with European-inspired dishes opens in Inglewood

Feb 5, 2020

La Poutine Week 2020 goes international with participants in 6 other counties

La Poutine Week sees eateries outside of Canada taking part in their festivities

Feb 3, 2020

Calgary's Middle Eastern institution Tazza to close after 23 years in business

Bridgeland's famous Middle Eastern eatery will serve its last shish kebab on January 31

Jan 29, 2020

Bow Valley BBQ launches bottled craft Caesar and a new look with District Ventures

The first ready-to-serve craft Caesar cocktail produced in Western Canada has now hit the market

Jan 28, 2020

Watch: Linda Miller Nicholson creates Pac-Man stop motion video with pasta

The most joyful and fun way to feature Canadian wheat

Jan 27, 2020

Modern Indigenous culinary event Pe Mitso to take place in Edmonton February 9

Three Indigenous chefs join forces in Edmonton for a dynamic evening for food celebrating their cultural roots

Jan 23, 2020

A comprehensive guide to Yukon microbreweries

Head north to Whitehorse for some interesting craft beers and stunning landscapes

Jan 22, 2020