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.
The Best Mushroom Soup You’ve Never Had: How to Make Czech Kulajda
A delicious and tangy mushroom soup that bridges the gap between the deep forests of Czechia and the Canadian Prairies.
Make Christine Flynn's Jammy Bluberries and Lemon Dumplings from Easy Does It
Dan Clapson explores a bright, lemony elevation of the classic East Coast "Blueberry Grunt" from Christine Flynn's new cookbook, Easy Does It.
A Perfect Bite: Peanut Sate Pho at Nho Saigon in Calgary
The best peanut saté pho in Calgary is at Nho Saigon, and I’m more than happy to keep proving that to myself.
Make These Spicy Garbage Plate Tater Tot Cups Inspired by Ernie Clement
Inspired by Ernie Clement and Rochester’s iconic Garbage Plate, these spicy tater tot cups are the ultimate bite-sized Blue Jays game day snack.
Try Christine Flynn’s Pepperoni Pizza Polenta From Easy Does It
This cheesy, saucy pepperoni pizza polenta from Christine Flynn’s Easy Does It is a clever, comforting twist on pizza night.
A Perfect Bite: Charred Cabbage Agnolotti at Deane House in Calgary
This Prairie-inspired agnolotti at Deane House in Calgary is comforting, unexpected and deeply delicious.
Where to Eat, Drink, and Catch Live Music in Hamilton During Juno Week 2026
Heading to Hamilton for Juno Week 2026? Here’s where to eat, drink, and catch intimate live music around the city, from Grandad’s Donuts and Maipai to Blue Jay Sessions at Capri’s Blue Grotto Lounge.
The Best Place to Drink Czech-Style Beer in Calgary
An award-winning Calgary brewery that's both making and pouring Czech-style beer correctly
A Perfect Bite: Uštipci, the Fried Bread with Cheese Sauce at Mon Ami in Prague
At Mon Ami in Prague’s Žižkov neighbourhood, the fried bread with cheese sauce is the kind of warm, comforting bite Canadian travellers will instantly fall for.
A Perfect Bite: Dill Pickle Pepperoni from European Market in Calgary
Head to European Market in Calgary for some of the most delicious dill pickle pepperoni you’ll find anywhere in Canada.