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.
Daily bite: Quick service chain Quesada announces partnership with Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat further penetrates the Canadian quick service market with this new partnership
Daily bite: World-renowned cookware company Le Creuset debuts unique Canadian collaboration
Le Creuset partners with Hudson's Bay for new Canadian-themed cookware collection
Daily bite: Chartier goes the extra mile in search of a new executive chef
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Food Network Canada new original series "Fire Masters" to feature plenty of homegrown talent
A new Canadian production highlights chefs around North America in a grilling competition format
Daily bite: Big Rock Brewery debuts new rosé cider
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Daily bite: Care Bakery expands gluten-free offerings across Western Canada
Calgary-based gluten-free bakery now has breads available across Western Canada
New Fairmont Empress canine ambassador Winston captures hearts in Victoria
A friendly new employee at the Fairmont Empress is stealing the limelight on Vancouver Island
Daily bite: Hy's Steakhouse announces hospitality scholarship in honour of Executive VP John Aisenstat
Hy's announces plans for John Aisenstat memorial hospitality scholarships for colleges in major Canadian cities
Calgary's 3rd annual Robbie Burns Bash to raise funds for The Alex Community Health Centre
The Robbie Burns Bash is becoming Calgary's biggest food event of the winter
Daily bite: Winnipeg's Segovia to pop up at Calgary's Ox Bar de Tapas on January 16
Winnipeg chef Adam Donnelly joins Calgary chefs Justin Leboe and Scott Ruegg for a unique Spanish culinary collaboration