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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.

Calgary's Sukiyaki House announces return of its Kaiseki series

A beautiful and delicious ode to the impending summer season

May 11, 2023

New canned cocktail Drink Sprizzi Limonata launches in Nova Scotia

RTD season has arrived, and here's a new bevvy to get your hands on

May 8, 2023

Lesley Chesterman reviews the Coronation Quiche recipe

An award-winning cookbook author reviews the Buckingham Palace recipe

May 6, 2023

Calgary's Village Brewery opens a slick new taproom

Here's all the details (and photos) of Calgary's newest taproom

May 4, 2023

Saskatoon's POP Wine Bar is having its first brunch service on May 6

This pop-up brunch in Saskatoon is not to be missed

May 3, 2023

Empress 1908 Gin releases new elderflower rose gin

A new gin from one of Canada's premier distillers

May 2, 2023

Check it out Toronto: Kiin's new Thai-style brunch service launches May 1

An exciting new brunch offering from celebrity chef Nuit Regular

Apr 25, 2023

Fogo Island's Bangbelly to unveil its rebrand and a new sister concept in May

A great reason to visit the far east coast of Canada this summer

Apr 24, 2023

Hearth Restaurant's new Remai Modern location is now open

Hearth is now up and running inside Saskatoon's modern art museum

Apr 21, 2023

Libra named Canadian Non-Alcoholic Brewery of the Year for 2023

Charlottetown's Libra Beverage Co. wins big at the New York International Beer Competition

Apr 19, 2023