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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.

Calgary's first vegan burger joint V Burger opens July 11

Plant-based fast food has finally arrived in Cowtown

Jul 9, 2020

Making the most of: fresh herbs

Some interesting things to do with herbs from your backyard

Jul 8, 2020

Talking food, culture and diversity with Canada's Drag Race judge Stacey McKenzie

A candid conversation with everyone's favourite Canada's Drag Race resident judge

Jul 2, 2020

Russell Brewing debuts limited edition Blue Jay Sessions beer in Alberta

This new beer has just arrived in Alberta

Jun 25, 2020

Casting now open for Top Chef Canada Season 9

Insight Productions is on the hunt for Canada's next top chef

Jun 23, 2020

Canadian DYK: White Claw was created by a Canadian company

The trend-setting seltzer has surprising Canadian roots

Jun 21, 2020

Halifax's Hop Scotch Dinner Club takes over Chives Canadian Bistro

Nova Scotia's premier pop-up has found a permanent home

Jun 17, 2020

Banff’s newest restaurant Farm and Fire opens its doors

Here's a first look at one of Alberta's newest restaurants

Jun 11, 2020

Calgary's Ill-Fated Kustoms devotes sales from new coffee bar to Black Canadian organizations

This motorcycle shop's new coffee bar is pouring for a cause all summer long

Jun 8, 2020

Making the most of: eggs

Here's a few egg-cellent cooking tips for you

May 28, 2020