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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.

Time Out Market Montreal to host a free drag brunch on April 30

The most fabulous time you can have in a Montreal food hall this spring

Apr 17, 2023

Toronto's PAI hosting Thai New Year market event on April 15

PAI is celebrating Songkran this weekend with a cool daytime event

Apr 10, 2023

The Strait & Narrow canned cocktails now available in Ontario

One of Western Canada's top canned cocktail brands is now available out East

Apr 6, 2023

Cool new specialty shop JunePlum by Patois opens in Toronto

An exciting new concept from the folks behind Toronto's celebrated Asian-Caribbean eatery

Mar 31, 2023

Nicole Gomes chats 'Top Chef: World All-Stars' and where to dine in Vancouver

An exclusive Q&A with the 'Top Chef: World All-Stars' competitor all of Canada is rooting for

Mar 27, 2023

Award-winning restaurant Chartier announces new location in Leduc County

A popular Edmonton area restaurant expands to a new town

Mar 24, 2023

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How to use pickle juice to make salad dressing

A clever and delicious way to use pickle juice

Mar 23, 2023

Calgary's Briggs Kitchen + Bar and A1 Cafe announce closures

A long-standing Beltline restaurant closes its doors

Mar 22, 2023

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery announces 2023 summer concert series

Check out this star-studded concert lineup happening in the Okanagan

Mar 21, 2023

Saskatoon's Hearth Restaurant officially closes its Melrose Ave location

A popular Saskatoon restaurant moves into the Remai Modern

Mar 16, 2023