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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.

Image for Daily bite: Canadian chain Quesada announces partnership with Beyond Meat

Daily bite: Quick service chain Quesada announces partnership with Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat further penetrates the Canadian quick service market with this new partnership

Feb 26, 2019

Image for Daily bite: World-renowned cookware company Le Creuset debuts unique Canadian collaboration

Daily bite: World-renowned cookware company Le Creuset debuts unique Canadian collaboration

Le Creuset partners with Hudson's Bay for new Canadian-themed cookware collection

Feb 25, 2019

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Daily bite: Chartier goes the extra mile in search of a new executive chef

Chartier has been open for almost three years, but it's still hard to believe that husband and wife team, Darren and Sylvia Cheverie, were able to bring their restaurant to life by way of a

Feb 22, 2019

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Food Network Canada new original series "Fire Masters" to feature plenty of homegrown talent

A new Canadian production highlights chefs around North America in a grilling competition format

Feb 21, 2019

Image for Daily bite: Big Rock Brewery debuts new rosé cider

Daily bite: Big Rock Brewery debuts new rosé cider

Pink, bubbly and looking for some love, here's the rundown on Big Rock Brewery's latest cider.

Feb 14, 2019

Image for Daily bite: Care Bakery expands gluten-free offerings across Western Canada

Daily bite: Care Bakery expands gluten-free offerings across Western Canada

Calgary-based gluten-free bakery now has breads available across Western Canada

Feb 13, 2019

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New Fairmont Empress canine ambassador Winston captures hearts in Victoria

A friendly new employee at the Fairmont Empress is stealing the limelight on Vancouver Island

Feb 6, 2019

Image for Daily bite: Hy's Steakhouse announces memorial hospitality scholarship in honour of Executive VP John Aisenstat

Daily bite: Hy's Steakhouse announces hospitality scholarship in honour of Executive VP John Aisenstat

Hy's announces plans for John Aisenstat memorial hospitality scholarships for colleges in major Canadian cities

Feb 5, 2019

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Calgary's 3rd annual Robbie Burns Bash to raise funds for The Alex Community Health Centre

The Robbie Burns Bash is becoming Calgary's biggest food event of the winter

Jan 21, 2019

Image for Daily bite: Winnipeg's Segovia to pop up in Calgary's Ox Bar De Tapas January 16

Daily bite: Winnipeg's Segovia to pop up at Calgary's Ox Bar de Tapas on January 16

Winnipeg chef Adam Donnelly joins Calgary chefs Justin Leboe and Scott Ruegg for a unique Spanish culinary collaboration

Jan 11, 2019