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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.

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Calgary's 3rd annual Robbie Burns Bash to raise funds for The Alex Community Health Centre

The Robbie Burns Bash is becoming Calgary's biggest food event of the winter

Jan 21, 2019

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Daily bite: Winnipeg's Segovia to pop up at Calgary's Ox Bar de Tapas on January 16

Winnipeg chef Adam Donnelly joins Calgary chefs Justin Leboe and Scott Ruegg for a unique Spanish culinary collaboration

Jan 11, 2019

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Where to eat poutine around the world

From the U.S. to Korea, here's where you can find the comforting dish outside of Canada

Jan 11, 2019

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A look inside The Hollows' new sub-concept, The Wildebeest Room

This new cocktail bar inside Saskatoon's The Hollows is all about unique drinks and great times

Jan 8, 2019

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30 Best things Dan Clapson ate in Canada in 2018

The Globe and Mail restaurant critic shares 30 must-try Canadian dishes he enjoyed in 2018

Dec 31, 2018

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Daily bite: Torafuku hosts fundraiser for Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House

Top Vancouver chefs will cook together on January 14 to raise funds and awareness for a great cause

Dec 17, 2018

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Vancouver's The Waldorf reopens its iconic Tiki Bar

A vintage Vancouver tiki bar has its triumphant return at The Waldorf on December 15

Dec 14, 2018

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Daily bite: RAW:almond returns for 2019 with exciting chef lineup and return of brunch service

North America's most unique pop-up restaurant returns this winter from January 24 to February 17 in Winnipeg

Dec 10, 2018

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New Canadian distillery Stumbletown Distilling set to debut vodka made with purple wheat

New spirit made with an unusual local grain is set to hit liquor store shelves next week

Dec 5, 2018

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Daily bite: Luxe new restaurant, Verre, to open in Vancouver's Coal Harbour December 10

Verre Restaurant is poised to be Vancouver's sleekest new eatery

Dec 3, 2018