Dan Clapson's picture

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: 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

Image for New Fairmont Empress canine ambassador Winston is

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

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

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

Image for Where to eat poutine around the world

Where to eat poutine around the world

From the U.S. to Korea, here's where you can find the comforting dish outside of Canada

Jan 11, 2019

Image for A look inside Saskatoon's The Hollows new bar concept, The Wildebeest Room

A look inside The Hollows' new sub-concept, The Wildebeest Room

This new cocktail bar inside Saskatoon's The Hollows is all about unique drinks and great times

Jan 8, 2019

Image for 30 best things Dan Clapson ate in Canada in 2018

30 Best things Dan Clapson ate in Canada in 2018

The Globe and Mail restaurant critic shares 30 must-try Canadian dishes he enjoyed in 2018

Dec 31, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Top Vancouver chefs to collaborate on January 14 in support of Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House

Daily bite: Torafuku hosts fundraiser for Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House

Top Vancouver chefs will cook together on January 14 to raise funds and awareness for a great cause

Dec 17, 2018