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.
Daily bite: Joey Restaurants' Cup of Care turns 10
The giveback initiative helps provide nutritious food, made from scratch, to those in need.
Daily bite: Vancouver's Juke announces new bar manager and cocktail program
Bar manager Cass Darmanovic ups the ante at Juke with her cocktail expertise
Canadian filmmaker Kevin Kossowan's "From The Wild" series nominated for James Beard Award
Canadian web series "From The Wild" has been short listed for a James Beard Award
Daily bite: Chef Yves Potvin becomes owner of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
The founder of Yves Veggie Cuisine will be bringing a more sustainability- and nutrition-focused program to the school.
Daily bite: Calgary chef Garrett Martin heads to Willows Inn on Lummi Island
Former Bridgette Bar chef de cuisine heads to Washington state to work at one of America's top restaurants
Daily bite: Eau Claire Distillery launches EquineOx Mule in collaboration with Annex Ale
Instead of a Moscow Mule, reach for an EquineOx Mule this spring and summer
Women in culinary: 7 Canadian professionals on mentorship and individuals who've inspired them
Chefs, restaurateurs, business owners and executives on inspirational figures in their younger years
Daily bite: Nicole Gomes to compete on American series Iron Chef Gauntlet
Nicole Gomes competes on Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet starting in April
Daily bite: 24th annual Dining Out For Life initiative to take place in Vancouver and area on March 22
Vancouver is the sole Canadian leg of this American-based initiative to support people living with HIV and AIDS
Daily bite: The Donnelly Group opens new concept, Walrus Pub and Beerhall in Toronto
Donnelly Group has been setting its sights on Toronto