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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.

3 drag brunches happening in Calgary in July

Get your fill of drag, food and drinks this summer

Jun 23, 2021

Big Rock Brewery debuts collaboration with The Tragically Hip

The details on The Tragically Hip's Lake Fever Lager

Jun 22, 2021

Saskatoon's Bannock Express celebrates 1st birthday as a bricks and mortar

How this business has given back to its local community

Jun 21, 2021

Calgary's King Eddy to debut its renovated rooftop patio on July 1

One of Calgary's coolest rooftop patios makes its triumphant return

Jun 16, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Finale Power Rankings: A cut above the rest

How the final four Top Chef Canada competitors rank after the finale

Jun 8, 2021

Toronto's Erica Karbelnik wins Top Chef Canada Season 9

After an epic season of amazing talent, Canada's Top Chef is crowned

Jun 7, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Finale recap: As good as your last dish

The closest race to the finish line in Top Chef Canada history

Jun 7, 2021

Russell Brewing Company and Blue Jay Sessions release limited edition beer

Kick off Pride season with a beer that supports a great cause

Jun 1, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 7 recap: Love, set, match

The quickest Quickfire of all leaves the chefs scrambling

May 31, 2021

Top Chef Canada Season 9 Episode 7 power rankings: So meta

How the remaining Top Chef Canada competitors stack up after the latest episode

May 31, 2021