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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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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

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Daily bite: BC Wine Institute seeks injunction over continued boycott

BC Wine Institute has notified the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission of the escalation

Feb 21, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Food Network Canada returns to its roots with new online series

Daily bite: Food Network Canada returns to its roots with new online series

Food Network Canada makes a return to instructional programming

Feb 16, 2018

Image for Daily bite: British Columbia Wine Institute pulls sponsorship of Calgary's The Big Taste restaurant festival

Daily bite: British Columbia Wine Institute pulls sponsorship of Calgary's The Big Taste restaurant festival

BC VQA removes their support of Calgary's The Big Taste festival in light of recent political actions

Feb 15, 2018

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Canadian chefs ask Magnus Nilsson about culinary approach, staging responsibilities and more

Chef Magnus Nilsson fields questions at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto last week

Feb 14, 2018