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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.

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First look: Annex Ales' Adult Soda Shop and Lil Empire

Grown-up sodas, delicious burgers and hot dogs are the name of the game at this unique new Canadian concept.

Aug 22, 2019

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In search of: Calgary's best ice cream with country singers Aaron Pollock and Mariya Stokes

We take two Alberta country singers and self-proclaimed ice cream lovers on a search for Calgary's best scoop

Aug 14, 2019

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Daily bite: Fundraiser cocktail campaign Shake, Stir and Strainbow runs Aug. 12- Sept. 2 in Calgary

The 2nd annual fundraiser cocktail campaign kicks off Aug. 12 in support of Calgary-based charity, Skipping Stone Foundation

Aug 12, 2019

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Daily bite: Canadian music-focused pop-up The Blue Jay Cafe comes to Calgary Sept. 4

A lively takeover of Oak Tree Tavern puts Canadian country music in the limelight

Aug 6, 2019

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Daily bite: Living Sky Winery and Black Fox Farm and Distillery launch collaborative summer drink

Saskatchewan's Black Fox Farm and Distillery and Living Sky Winery recently debuted new summer beverage

Jul 26, 2019

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Daily bite: Stanley Park Brewing's new flagship brewpub to open July 29

It's been almost two years in the making, but the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub in Vancouver is expecting to open its doors at the end of this month.

Jul 17, 2019

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6 Surefire hangover cures for Calgary Stampede

Late night Stampeding in Calgary? Let's get ourselves back on track.

Jul 12, 2019

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Saskatoon chef Christie Peters and Winnipeg's Pepō Ceramics announce Progressive Plates pop-up dinner

A 10-course monochromatic pop-up dinner featuring completely custom ceramic plateware heads to Saskatoon and Edmonton

Jun 24, 2019

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Daily bite: Time Out Market announces its first Canadian location

Canada's new cool food hall concept comes courtesy of the Lisbon-based Time Out Market.

Jun 18, 2019

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Daily bite: Restaurateur and bestselling author Lidia Bastianich to headline 2019 Devour! The Food Film Fest

Devour! returns this fall for Italy as its cinematic and culinary theme

Jun 10, 2019