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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 and many more. Clapson’s debut cookbook 'Prairie' became a The Globe & Mail No. 1 Bestseller in September 2023. Dan Clapson is also a regular culinary expert on shows such as The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, The Social, 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 and co-owner of The Prairie Emporium in Calgary.

Tipsy Parrot Rum Shack pop-up to open in the Fairmont Palliser

Tipsy Parrot Rum Shack pop-up to open in the Fairmont Palliser on March 1

A cool new rum bar pop-up to check out in Calgary next month

Feb 20, 2022

Check it Out: Top Rope Birria x Hero's Welcome American-style tacos for Super Bowl Sunday

Unconvential and indulgent tacos to eat in Vancouver this Super Bowl Sunday

Feb 8, 2022

Eat This Now: The Butchery's sausage roll

Could Edmonton be home to the best sausage roll in Western Canada?

Feb 7, 2022

Food Network Canada announces new competition series Wall of Bakers

A baking-focused Wall of Chefs spin-off premieres March 28

Feb 2, 2022

Drink This Now: Strait and Narrow yuzu chamomile vodka cocktail

A delicious new RTD from the folks behind Victoria Distillers

Feb 1, 2022

Chef Christie Peters to open new restaurant in Saskatoon

A new restaurant from the owners of Primal

Jan 31, 2022

Eat This Now: Bolo Cakery's cinnamon buns

These are must-try cinnamon buns in Calgary

Jan 26, 2022

Eat This Now: Tandoori momos at Calgary Momo House

These Nepalese dumplings are worth the drive to the edge of Calgary

Jan 17, 2022

Great Chocolate Showdown Season 3 to premiere March 1

What to expect on Food Network Canada's popular chocolate competition series this year

Jan 17, 2022

Eat This Now: Lonely Mouth Bar's fresh udon

This is the only restaurant in Alberta making udon noodles from scratch

Jan 7, 2022