Dan Clapson's picture

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.

Eat This Now: The Butchery's sausage roll

Could Edmonton be home to the best sausage roll in Western Canada?

Feb 7, 2022

Food Network Canada announces new competition series Wall of Bakers

A baking-focused Wall of Chefs spin-off premieres March 28

Feb 2, 2022

Drink This Now: Strait and Narrow yuzu chamomile vodka cocktail

A delicious new RTD from the folks behind Victoria Distillers

Feb 1, 2022

Chef Christie Peters to open new restaurant in Saskatoon

A new restaurant from the owners of Primal

Jan 31, 2022

Eat This Now: Bolo Cakery's cinnamon buns

These are must-try cinnamon buns in Calgary

Jan 26, 2022

Eat This Now: Tandoori momos at Calgary Momo House

These Nepalese dumplings are worth the drive to the edge of Calgary

Jan 17, 2022

Great Chocolate Showdown Season 3 to premiere March 1

What to expect on Food Network Canada's popular chocolate competition series this year

Jan 17, 2022

Eat This Now: Lonely Mouth Bar's fresh udon

This is the only restaurant in Alberta making udon noodles from scratch

Jan 7, 2022

Saskatoon's Bannock Express launches GoFundMe after sudden need to relocate

A community-minded Riversdale eatery looks to relocate following landlord dispute

Jan 6, 2022

How to make a Negroni Sbagliato with Canadian products

Puting a cool Candian spin on the famous Italian cocktail

Jan 6, 2022