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.

Lonely Mouth Bar to open in former Ox Bar de Tapas space on 17th Avenue
Concorde Group's lateset concept in Calgary should open by late fall

Roasted root vegetables with maple oregano vinaigrette
A hearty and flavourful side dish that can be eaten as a main

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