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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 Canadian filmmaker Kevin Kossowan and his series 'From The Wild' nominated for James Beard Award

Canadian filmmaker Kevin Kossowan's "From The Wild" series nominated for James Beard Award

Canadian web series "From The Wild" has been short listed for a James Beard Award

Mar 16, 2018

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Daily bite: Chef Yves Potvin becomes owner of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

The founder of Yves Veggie Cuisine will be bringing a more sustainability- and nutrition-focused program to the school.

Mar 13, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Calgary chef Garrett Martin heads to Willows Inn on Lummi Island

Daily bite: Calgary chef Garrett Martin heads to Willows Inn on Lummi Island

Former Bridgette Bar chef de cuisine heads to Washington state to work at one of America's top restaurants

Mar 12, 2018

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Daily bite: Eau Claire Distillery launches EquineOx Mule in collaboration with Annex Ale

Instead of a Moscow Mule, reach for an EquineOx Mule this spring and summer

Mar 9, 2018

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Women in culinary: 7 Canadian professionals on mentorship and individuals who've inspired them

Chefs, restaurateurs, business owners and executives on inspirational figures in their younger years

Mar 8, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Nicole Gomes to compete on American series Iron Chef Gauntlet

Daily bite: Nicole Gomes to compete on American series Iron Chef Gauntlet

Nicole Gomes competes on Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet starting in April

Mar 7, 2018

Image for Daily bite: 24th annual Dining Out For Life initiative to take place in Vancouver and area on March 22

Daily bite: 24th annual Dining Out For Life initiative to take place in Vancouver and area on March 22

Vancouver is the sole Canadian leg of this American-based initiative to support people living with HIV and AIDS

Mar 5, 2018

Image for Daily bite: The Donnelly Group opens new concept, Walrus Pub and Beerhall in Toronto

Daily bite: The Donnelly Group opens new concept, Walrus Pub and Beerhall in Toronto

Donnelly Group has been setting its sights on Toronto

Feb 28, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Top Chef Canada season six premieres April 8

Daily bite: Top Chef Canada season six to premiere April 8

Top Chef Canada returns for a sixth season this spring

Feb 27, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Saskatoon's Black Fox Distillery releases limited edition gin

Daily bite: Saskatoon's Black Fox Distillery releases limited edition gin

Gin #4 by Black Fox Farm and Distillery means spring is just around the corner

Feb 26, 2018