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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.

Image for Daily bite: Calgary's River Café announces new executive chef Ross Bowles

Daily bite: Calgary's River Café announces new executive chef Ross Bowles

A new chef is now heading up one of Canada's most celebrated and sustainable restaurants

Oct 3, 2019

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Daily bite: Canadian butchers to compete in 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge

A team of skilled butchers from across Canada will get onto the world stage to help create industry buzz

Sep 10, 2019

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One day in Saskatoon: country singer Shantaia

Find out where this up-and-coming country singer loves to eat and drink in her home base of Saskatoon

Sep 3, 2019

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Grilled chard and halloumi salad

Grilling Swiss chard is a delicious and different way to serve this hearty green before the end of summer

Aug 28, 2019

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First look: Annex Ales' Adult Soda Shop and Lil Empire

Grown-up sodas, delicious burgers and hot dogs are the name of the game at this unique new Canadian concept.

Aug 22, 2019

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In search of: Calgary's best ice cream with country singers Aaron Pollock and Mariya Stokes

We take two Alberta country singers and self-proclaimed ice cream lovers on a search for Calgary's best scoop

Aug 14, 2019

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Daily bite: Fundraiser cocktail campaign Shake, Stir and Strainbow runs Aug. 12- Sept. 2 in Calgary

The 2nd annual fundraiser cocktail campaign kicks off Aug. 12 in support of Calgary-based charity, Skipping Stone Foundation

Aug 12, 2019

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Daily bite: Canadian music-focused pop-up The Blue Jay Cafe comes to Calgary Sept. 4

A lively takeover of Oak Tree Tavern puts Canadian country music in the limelight

Aug 6, 2019

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Daily bite: Living Sky Winery and Black Fox Farm and Distillery launch collaborative summer drink

Saskatchewan's Black Fox Farm and Distillery and Living Sky Winery recently debuted new summer beverage

Jul 26, 2019

Image for Daily bite: Stanley Park Brewing's new flagship brewpub to open July 29

Daily bite: Stanley Park Brewing's new flagship brewpub to open July 29

It's been almost two years in the making, but the Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub in Vancouver is expecting to open its doors at the end of this month.

Jul 17, 2019