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.
A chat with Great Chocolate Showdown judge and pastry chef Steven Hodge
The new face on Food Network Canada shares his thoughts on TV productions, working with culinary legend Anna Olson and more
Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition announces 2020 award winners
These annual spirits awards celebrate Canadian artisanal distilleries from coast to coast
The Blue Jay Sessions to pop-up in Saskatoon March 12-15
Our fun live music pop-up heads to Saskatoon next month during Juno Awards week
The funky new concept Rain Dog Bar opens in Calgary
A beer-centric bar with European-inspired dishes opens in Inglewood
La Poutine Week 2020 goes international with participants in 6 other counties
La Poutine Week sees eateries outside of Canada taking part in their festivities
Calgary's Middle Eastern institution Tazza to close after 23 years in business
Bridgeland's famous Middle Eastern eatery will serve its last shish kebab on January 31
Bow Valley BBQ launches bottled craft Caesar and a new look with District Ventures
The first ready-to-serve craft Caesar cocktail produced in Western Canada has now hit the market
Watch: Linda Miller Nicholson creates Pac-Man stop motion video with pasta
The most joyful and fun way to feature Canadian wheat
Modern Indigenous culinary event Pe Mitso to take place in Edmonton February 9
Three Indigenous chefs join forces in Edmonton for a dynamic evening for food celebrating their cultural roots
A comprehensive guide to Yukon microbreweries
Head north to Whitehorse for some interesting craft beers and stunning landscapes