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.
Behind the line: Toronto chef Craig Wong
Chef of Patois on the Chinese-Jamaican connection, young chefs, and what makes a great dining experience
Deirdre's lamingtons
Childhood memories of Australian treats
Behind the line: Winnipeg chef Michael Robins
The chef from Sydney's at The Forks on young chefs, bad restaurants and misuse of food terms.
Behind the line: Fairmont Banff Springs' chef jW Foster
Named for the first letters of his father's and grandfather's surnames, jW Foster started cooking years ago in Ontario. After spending time in a variety of restaurants across lake country, he found himself looking for a challenge.
30 best things Dan Clapson ate in Canada in 2015
It comes as no surprise that I eat a lot. Looking back at 2015, I’ve taken over 60 flights and eaten at hundreds of restaurants.
Q&A with comedienne and food personality Mairlyn Smith
The author on cooking with Canadian ingredients and her new cookbook
Behind the line: Calgary chef Neil McCue of Whitehall
McCue on English flavours, food culture of Calgary and his experience in different kitchens.
14 Canadian food writers and food terms they hate
9 of the most dreaded words in food writing, as selected by some of Canada's most popular food media personnel.
Behind the line: Halifax chef Lauren Marshall
The East Coast chef on pizza and plant-based diets
Behind the line: Saskatoon chef Mike McKeown
The chef on starting and running a small business amidst bigger, national chains.