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.
Talking food, culture and diversity with Canada's Drag Race judge Stacey McKenzie
A candid conversation with everyone's favourite Canada's Drag Race resident judge
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Casting now open for Top Chef Canada Season 9
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Banff’s newest restaurant Farm and Fire opens its doors
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Calgary's Ill-Fated Kustoms devotes sales from new coffee bar to Black Canadian organizations
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Making the most of: eggs
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Top Chef Canada season 8 finale pre-show with Mijune Pak on June 1
Join us for a special Top Chef Canada livestream show on Monday, June 1
Calgary's Blink Restaurant closing to transition into new concept
Another award-winning restaurant has decided to close its doors to revamp and adapt to a post-pandemic world