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.
Alberta's Tippa Distillery launches line of small-batch vinegars
These Canadian-made artisan vinegars are worth seeking out
Victoria Distillers bring new line of canned cocktails to Alberta
New canned cocktails worth sipping on
Vancouver's Nuba launches meal kits supporting WISH Women’s Drop-In Centre Society
Grab a meal kit for a cause from this popular Middle Eastern restaurant group
New take-out concept Anthem Pizza launches in Vancouver
Expect cheeky pizza boxes, wings and more from this new "cloud kitchen"
Canada's first drive-thru Vietnamese concept To Me Vietnamese Sub opens in Calgary
Pick up a tasty banh mi the next time you're driving down Macleod Trail
Opinion: Falling for pumpkin spice KD?
Do fall spices belong in macaroni and cheese?
Mi’kmaq First Nations acquires half ownership of Clearwater Seafoods
A celebratory acquisition for the Mi’kmaq First Nations
Calgary's Deville Coffee to open in former flagship Starbucks location in Kensington
An independent coffee shop fills the void of a coffee giant in Calgary
Tofino Resort and Marina announces new chefs and unique foraging series
There's plenty to be excited about at this Tofino restaurant
Remembering Food Day Canada founder and Canadian food advocate Anita Stewart
A Canadian food pioneer and advocate remembered