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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Vancouver's The Waldorf reopens its iconic Tiki Bar

A vintage Vancouver tiki bar has its triumphant return at The Waldorf on December 15

Dec 14, 2018

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Daily bite: RAW:almond returns for 2019 with exciting chef lineup and return of brunch service

North America's most unique pop-up restaurant returns this winter from January 24 to February 17 in Winnipeg

Dec 10, 2018

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New Canadian distillery Stumbletown Distilling set to debut vodka made with purple wheat

New spirit made with an unusual local grain is set to hit liquor store shelves next week

Dec 5, 2018

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Daily bite: Luxe new restaurant, Verre, to open in Vancouver's Coal Harbour December 10

Verre Restaurant is poised to be Vancouver's sleekest new eatery

Dec 3, 2018

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Daily bite: Last Best Brewing and Distilling wraps up #gincrazeyyc with limited edition gin

One of Alberta's only brewery-distillery wraps up its year-long campaign of gin making

Nov 26, 2018

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Daily bite: Vancouver's Savio Volpe announces new executive chef, Melanie Witt

Vancouver's award-winning Savio Volpe turns three with big changes to its culinary team

Nov 23, 2018