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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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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

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Barware supplier Fifth & Vermouth brings quality barware to the Prairies

Fifth & Vermouth is becoming a go-to supplier of high quality glassware and barware for establishments across Western Canada

Nov 22, 2018

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Daily bite: Winnipeg's Tallest Poppy and Synonym Art Consultation to host epic holiday drag brunch

Oh henny, don't you dare miss out on this spectacular drag brunch at Tallest Poppy on December 22

Nov 14, 2018

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Daily bite: Singer Ellen Doty partners with Monogram Coffee for holiday giveback campaign

Proceeds from custom coffee blend and download purchases of new holiday single will benefit Inn From The Cold.

Nov 13, 2018

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5 Interesting events happening at Whistler Cornucopia this week

Whistler is a mountain town that puts most other North American mountain towns to shame when it comes to its food and drink scene.

Nov 12, 2018