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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.

Top Canadian food news for April 2017

ICYMI: Vancouver chef Stefan Hartmann leaves Bauhaus, marijuana-infused ice cream hits the Calgary market and more

While some of the kids in the family may be mulling over the news that the Easter Bunny is not real, grown-ups need some actual news to chew on over the long weekend.

Apr 15, 2017

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ICYMI: Oliver & Bonacini expands to Saskatoon, $45K of lettuce stolen in Ontario and more

Friday comes quickly and we want you to be armed with plenty of Canadian food news to bring up in casual conversation this weekend.

Apr 7, 2017

Mijune Pak Top Chef Canada

Behind-the-scenes of Top Chef Canada: All-Stars with Mijune Pak

Top Chef Canada is looking more grown-up and glossy than ever. After a three year break between the end of season four and the new All-Stars seasons, there's been plenty of changes to the show's production.

Apr 4, 2017

Canadian food news for March 2017

ICYMI: Freshii tries to woo Subway franchisees, new food and drink taxation in Saskatchewan and more

From a national restaurant chain giving back to local communities in a big way to a healthy fast-casual concept trying to capitalize on another fast food chain's bad publicity, here are some of the most interesting Canadian food news stories that

Mar 26, 2017

Top Canadian food news for March 2017

ICYMI: A poor Guinness pour in Vancouver sparks international outrage, Lucky Peach magazine shuts down, Subway's plans to sue CBC and more

While Vancouver's Railtown Cafe may have garnered plenty of media attention this past week for a pint of Guinness gone wrong and then amended to Irish approval (see below), there were plenty of other news tid

Mar 19, 2017

Top Canadian food news for March 2017

ICYMI: Calgary high-end food distributor robbed, Nobu announces opening in Toronto, Fairmont Pacific Rim's buzzworthy new concept and more

If you're not on the West Coast, chances are that you are immersed in a mid-March winter wonderland.

Mar 10, 2017

Top Canadian food news for March 2017

ICYMI: Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for 2017 announced, massive cheese heist in Ontario, Subway's chicken raises eyebrows and more

This week certainly may have started with plenty of chitchat about the film industry's most prestigious awards show on Monday morning, but by Wednesday, most folks with a penchant for culinary shifted focus to Canada's national top resta

Mar 5, 2017

Vancouver chef Jim Vesal

In defence of vegan pizza-making: Q&A with Vancouver chef Jim Vesal

Comparing all the different cuisines in this world, you could argue that vegan cuisine has the most naysayers.

Mar 2, 2017

Canadian food news February 2017

ICYMI: Irradiated beef approved by Health Canada, KFC offers cooking classes in Toronto, Top Chef Canada: All Stars and more

As reports on American political actions seemingly get more and more dreary, it's getting progressively easier to become consumed with what's happening south of the Canadian border.

Feb 24, 2017