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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.

Dan Clapson and Mary Berg with tuna melts on The Good Stuff

The Pickle-Loaded Tuna Melt I Made on The Good Stuff with Mary Berg

Dan Clapson shares the pickle-loaded, sheet-pan tuna melt he made on The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, inspired by Heated Rivalry.

Jan 27, 2026

The words “better than clasico” painted on the wall inside the Prague restaurant Better Than Classico

Better Than Classico is a quiet sign of Prague’s evolving food scene

Why the unique Korean-Italian fusion concept Better Than Classico feels like a milestone for Prague’s food scene.

Jan 21, 2026

The Biblio Taco at Biblio Taco in Cumberland, BC. A must-try dish on Vancouver Island writes Dan Clapson.

A Perfect Bite: The Biblio Taco at Biblio Taco, Cumberland, BC

Taco Bell wishes its Crunchwrap Supreme was THIS delicious.

Jan 10, 2026

Scene from Heated Rivalry Season 1 finale showing Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander sharing a pasta meal at the cottage.

Why food matters in Heated Rivalry Season 1

From morning-after meals to loaded drinks, these scenes prove food is part of the chemistry in Crave’s buzziest series.

Jan 5, 2026

Interior of Vnitroblock in Prague.

Five of my favourite cafés in Prague

Looking for the best cafés in Prague? These five spots deliver great drinks and even better vibes.

Jan 3, 2026

Roasted feta and vegetable salad with kohlrabi, peppers, cucumber and tomatoes

Dan Clapson's roasted feta and vegetable salad recipe

A delicious reinterpretation of an iconic salad from 'Prairie'

Jan 2, 2026

A plate of mince-meat schnitzel and coleslaw at Kantýna in Prague.

A Perfect Bite: Kantýna's mince-meat schnitzel in Prague

A must-try schnitzel in Prague

Jan 1, 2026

A Perfect Bite: Edgar Farms Pickled Asparagus Bits in Calgary

If you live in Calgary and you love pickles, then you need to try these ASAP!

Dec 22, 2025

A Perfect Bite: Thap Ba’s Special Salad Rolls in Red Deer

A Vietnamese dish worth making a pit stop for in Red Deer, Alberta

Dec 15, 2025

Air Canada Best New Restaurants 2025: The Top 10, key trends, and what’s missing

A long-time panelist and food critic weighs in on this year's Top 10 picks

Nov 18, 2025