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.
Roasted root vegetables with maple oregano vinaigrette
A hearty and flavourful side dish that can be eaten as a main
Drink This Now: Ol' Beautiful Brewing's Pumpkin Ale
Pumpkin spice done right
Canada's Drag Race announces Season 2 queens with dessert-themed promo
Canada's Drag Race cast reveal is a fun feast for the eyes
Eat This Now: JINBAR's popcorn chicken
This tasty appetizer at Calgary's premier Korean eatery is a must-try dish
White Claw launches two new flavours in Canada
Some new seltzer flavours to sip on before summer ends
Saskatoon's Amigos Cantina to require proof of vaccination for live show attendees
A live music institution aims to keep its show attendees safe with new protocols
Local Public Eatery takes over former Barley Mill space in downtown Calgary
Local to open its second location in Calgary this weekend
Vancouver's Pizzeria Farina resumes dine-in service and celebrates 10th anniversary
A West Coast pizza institution turns 10 this month
Vancouver's Torafuku celebrates 6th anniversary with month-long specials
Eat, drink and help celebrate this restaurant's birthday in Vancouver
New contemporary Japanese restaurant Hello Sunshine opens in Banff
Try some playful Japanese food and cool cocktails at Banff's newest eatery