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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.

Wild Tea Kombucha launches new end-of-summer flavours

Rosé (kombucha) all day while summer lasts

Aug 18, 2020

What the hell are radish pods?

A unique vegetable that's fun to play with in the kitchen

Aug 4, 2020

Recognizable Calgarians celebrate the Ship and Anchor's 30th anniversary

A look back on one of Canada's most iconic watering holes over the years

Jul 31, 2020

Burwood Distillery launches new line of canned cocktails

Try sipping on some canned cocktails made by a local distiller

Jul 29, 2020

First look: Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown in Calgary

Here's the scoop on Calgary's newest Italian eatery

Jul 27, 2020

Making the most of: lemons

When life gives you lemons, make more than just lemonade

Jul 15, 2020

Calgary's Made By Marcus to open new ice cream shop in Bridgeland

There's another Made By Marcus location in the works

Jul 14, 2020

Calgary's Twisted Pride Pub launches new drag dinner series

This dinner in Calgary is served with a side of drag

Jul 14, 2020

Calgary's first vegan burger joint V Burger opens July 11

Plant-based fast food has finally arrived in Cowtown

Jul 9, 2020

Making the most of: fresh herbs

Some interesting things to do with herbs from your backyard

Jul 8, 2020