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Dan Clapson

Dan Clapson is a best-selling author and award-winning food and travel writer based in Calgary. The accomplished writer has contributed to a wide range of acclaimed publications including Out Magazine, The Globe & Mail, Air Canada enRoute, Eater, Xtra, Canada’s 100 Best, Calgary Herald, Food Network Canada online and many more. Clapson’s debut cookbook 'Prairie' (co-authored by Edmonton writer Twyla Campbell) became a The Globe & Mail No. 1 Bestseller in September 2023. Clapson is also a frequent culinary expert for news outlets and programs such as Global News Calgary, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, CTV Morning Live, CBC, and more. Outside of the food realm, Clapson is the founder of the award-winning Blue Jay Sessions music event series as well as a co-owner of The Prairie Emporium in Calgary.

Sauvage Canmore announces Halloween dinner event inspired by "The Menu"

Sit down and enjoy "The Menu" in Canmore...if you dare

Sep 18, 2023

Eat This Now Vancouver: BBQ Pork Cruffin by Beaucoup Bakery x Chinatown BBQ

A one-of-a-kind pastry that you can only find in Vancouver

Aug 31, 2023

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'Prairie' cookbook sneak peek: Dill pickle sauce gribiche

A prairie spin on a classic French sauce

Aug 16, 2023

6 popular PEI lobster rolls ranked

Comparing six different lobster rolls in Prince Edward Island

Aug 15, 2023

Prairie Food Fact: Canada's oldest steakhouse is located in Winnipeg

The iconic Rae and Jerry's Steakhouse has a 76 year history in Winnipeg

Aug 3, 2023

Prairie Food Fact: Manitoba and Saskatchewan have maple syrup producers

How Manitoba Maple trees are at the forefront of small-scale syrup production in the Prairies

Aug 2, 2023

Saskatoon's POP Wine Bar unveils cool new cocktail menu

Try these great drinks at one of Saskatoon's top bars

Jul 20, 2023

Whistler's award-winning restaurant Bar Oso is now reopen

One of the country's top Spanish restaurants unveils its brand new look

Jul 14, 2023

JOEY Restaurants opens new location in Miami

The details on the newest American location of JOEY Restaurants

Jul 13, 2023

Edmonton's Biera announces departure of chef Christine Sandford

An award-winning chef moves on from one of Alberta's most celebrated restaurants

Jun 28, 2023