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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.

The Dandy Brewing Company's sugar shack experience returns to Calgary

Order this creative Québécois-inspired winter feast in Calgary

Feb 5, 2021

Starbucks closes longstanding Calgary locations

Like it or not, this coffee chain played a part in generating traffic to Calgary neighbourhoods

Feb 2, 2021

The 10th annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest kicks off on February 1

Calgary's popular hot chocolate initiative turns 10 this year

Jan 28, 2021

These new Ruffles ketchup chips are worth trying

A new contender to the Old Dutch ketchup chip crown?

Jan 28, 2021

Behind The Name: Saskatoon's Primal

How a celebrated Saskatoon restaurant got its name

Jan 21, 2021

Author Jenn Sharp creates docuseries to further explore Saskatchewan cuisine

The Flat Out Food series premieres February 24 on Citytv

Jan 18, 2021

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Garlic parmesan pita chips

These easy crackers, of sorts, are the perfect snack

Jan 17, 2021

Winnipeg's new Exchange District Cooking Club connects local chefs with home cooks

Virtual cooking classes taught by some of Winnipeg's top chefs

Jan 14, 2021

Vancouver's Pourhouse refocuses on comfort food with concept revamp

The popular Gastown eatery re-imagines its approach for 2021

Jan 13, 2021

A new market food hall is coming to Calgary this year

The District at Beltline is gearing up to be Calgary's highlight of 2021

Jan 12, 2021