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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.

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Barware supplier Fifth & Vermouth brings quality barware to the Prairies

Fifth & Vermouth is becoming a go-to supplier of high quality glassware and barware for establishments across Western Canada

Nov 22, 2018

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Daily bite: Winnipeg's Tallest Poppy and Synonym Art Consultation to host epic holiday drag brunch

Oh henny, don't you dare miss out on this spectacular drag brunch at Tallest Poppy on December 22

Nov 14, 2018

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Daily bite: Singer Ellen Doty partners with Monogram Coffee for holiday giveback campaign

Proceeds from custom coffee blend and download purchases of new holiday single will benefit Inn From The Cold.

Nov 13, 2018

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5 Interesting events happening at Whistler Cornucopia this week

Whistler is a mountain town that puts most other North American mountain towns to shame when it comes to its food and drink scene.

Nov 12, 2018

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Daily bite: "Not My Stella's" campaign calls out Winnipeg chain for alleged mistreatment of staff

The Winnipeg restaurant community has been abuzz since last week after a local campaign, Not My Stella's, was launched in an effort to bring awareness to the alleged mistreatment of employees, past and present, at the city's arguably most well-kno

Nov 12, 2018

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Daily bite: Edmonton filmmaker Kevin Kossowan debuts new season of "From The Wild"

Here's a little taste of what you can expect during the new season of "From The Wild" on Vimeo on Demand

Nov 6, 2018

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Daily bite: Matthew Stowe joins JOEY Restaurant Group as new executive director of culinary

"Top Chef Canada" season three winner is now helping head up JOEY Restaurant Group's culinary development alongside executive chef Chris Mills

Nov 1, 2018

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Daily bite: Downtown Calgary drops The Big Taste culinary festival for 2019

Downtown Calgary is pulling the plug on its popular annual dine-out festival for 2019

Oct 30, 2018

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Devour! The Film Fest announces winning films for their 2018 Golden Tine Awards

After a beautiful six days in Wolfville, Nova Scotia packed with more 70 film screenings, culinary events and workshops, the 8th annual Devour!

Oct 28, 2018

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Daily bite: Vancouver's Wildebeest to launch seasonal wild game menu

This fall, Wildebeest will launch a new menu featuring unique wild game and foraged foods

Oct 25, 2018