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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 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.

Vancouver's Delara Restaurant soft opens today with takeout menu

A highly anticipated Persian eatery makes its debut in Vancouver

Jul 23, 2021

JOEY Restaurants opens new location in Houston, TX

The popular Canadian chain continues its expansion into the United States

Jul 22, 2021

4 Canadian-made hard teas to try this summer

Crack one of this tea-based RTDs

Jul 20, 2021

Calgary Stampede to offer free admission on Sunday July 18

No entry fee for the final day of the 2021 Calgary Stampede

Jul 17, 2021

Vancouver-based coffee chain 49th Parallel to open location in Montreal

A popular West Coast coffee chain heads to Quebec

Jul 12, 2021

Vancouver's Cà Phê launches limited edition pastry boxes

Beautifully constructed Asian pastries to try in Vancouver

Jul 5, 2021

Saucy Burger opens on 17th Avenue in Calgary

Calgary's newest burger spot is officially open for business

Jul 2, 2021

Calgary's Major Tom officially opens July 6

The long-awaited restaurant will finally open its doors next week

Jun 28, 2021

3 drag brunches happening in Calgary in July

Get your fill of drag, food and drinks this summer

Jun 23, 2021

Big Rock Brewery debuts collaboration with The Tragically Hip

The details on The Tragically Hip's Lake Fever Lager

Jun 22, 2021