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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.

Vancouver's Beaucoup Bakery launches line of chocolates

This Vancouver bakery just got a little sweeter

Nov 30, 2020

Ship and Anchor's charitable eggnog returns with a twist for 2020

This annual eggnog initiative has raised thousands of dollars for local charities

Nov 25, 2020

Alberta's Tippa Distillery launches line of small-batch vinegars

These Canadian-made artisan vinegars are worth seeking out

Nov 23, 2020

Victoria Distillers bring new line of canned cocktails to Alberta

New canned cocktails worth sipping on

Nov 19, 2020

Vancouver's Nuba launches meal kits supporting WISH Women’s Drop-In Centre Society

Grab a meal kit for a cause from this popular Middle Eastern restaurant group

Nov 18, 2020

New take-out concept Anthem Pizza launches in Vancouver

Expect cheeky pizza boxes, wings and more from this new "cloud kitchen"

Nov 17, 2020

Canada's first drive-thru Vietnamese concept To Me Vietnamese Sub opens in Calgary

Pick up a tasty banh mi the next time you're driving down Macleod Trail

Nov 16, 2020

Opinion: Falling for pumpkin spice KD?

Do fall spices belong in macaroni and cheese?

Nov 12, 2020

Mi’kmaq First Nations acquires half ownership of Clearwater Seafoods

A celebratory acquisition for the Mi’kmaq First Nations

Nov 10, 2020

Calgary's Deville Coffee to open in former flagship Starbucks location in Kensington

An independent coffee shop fills the void of a coffee giant in Calgary

Nov 9, 2020