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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.

Paul Brandt fishing in Beauty of Pursuit documentary.

Paul Brandt's Alberta fly-fishing documentary to premiere April 9

The country superstar shares his love of fishing in a new film

Mar 31, 2021

Vancouver restaurant owners respond to B.C. government halting indoor dining

B.C. restaurants must cease indoor dining as of midnight tonight

Mar 29, 2021

Asian hospitality professionals across Alberta stand up against racism

A public stand against racialized hate crimes in Canada

Mar 26, 2021

New Calgary brewpub to open in former Wurst space

Former Calgary beer hall Wurst will turn into a new two-level concept

Mar 25, 2021

Meet Canada's newest cheese producer: Winnipeg's Chaeban Artisan

Try these locally-made cheeses in Winnipeg

Mar 24, 2021

Potluck Hawker Eatery launches new menu and Dungeness crab feasts for Easter weekend

Vibrant new Asian-fusion dishes to try in Vancouver

Mar 23, 2021

11th annual Poutine With Purpose kicks off April 23

Where to eat poutine across Canada for a great cause this spring

Mar 17, 2021

Calgary's River Café to reopen on April 1

One of Canada's most acclaimed eateries resumes in-person dining

Mar 17, 2021

Beaucoup Bakery debuts dinosaur-themed chocolates for Easter 2021

A clever take on chocolate Easter eggs from one of Vancouver's top bakeries

Mar 12, 2021

Calgary's Lil' Empire debuts new burger creation for a cause

One of Calgary's top burger spots is raising funds for charity this month

Mar 3, 2021