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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: In My Kitchen brings homestyle cultural dining to Vancouver

Daily bite: In My Kitchen brings homestyle cultural dining to Vancouver

founder Paula Mohammed aims to bring people together with new experiences

Apr 19, 2018

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The biggest ups and downs of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2018

A quick look at the annual ranking of 100 contemporary Canadian restaurants

Apr 10, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Winnipeg's artisan ice cream maker, Cornell Creme closes

Daily bite: Manitoba's artisan ice cream maker, Cornell Creme closes

Winnipeg's top artisan ice cream maker calls it quits

Apr 10, 2018

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Daily bite: Winnipeg's Chew gets new chef and a revamp

Spring is officially here and change is in the air. Maybe not in terms of the weather for most parts of Canada, but at least for one Winnipeg chef's career.

Apr 6, 2018

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Daily bite: Edmonton chef Edgar Gutierrez to open new Filipino restaurant this month

New street food focused restaurant will highlight the American and Spanish influences on Filipino food.

Apr 3, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Chef Terry Pichor opens Il Posto in Ladner, BC

Daily bite: Chef Terry Pichor opens Il Posto in Ladner, B.C.

Chef Terry Pichor gives Vancouverites a reason to drive south for dinner with Il Posto

Apr 2, 2018

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Daily bite: Earls Restaurants' new dining concept to open in Vancouver in May

Earls is aiming to stand out from the crowd with its new Vancouver concept

Mar 27, 2018

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Daily bite: 5th annual BC Distilled adds 12 new distilleries to roster

Taste some of your favourite B.C. liquors at the annual micro-distillery festival

Mar 23, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Joey Restaurants' Cup of Care turns 10

Daily bite: Joey Restaurants' Cup of Care turns 10

The giveback initiative helps provide nutritious food, made from scratch, to those in need.

Mar 20, 2018

Image for Daily bite: Vancouver's Juke announces new bar manager and cocktail program

Daily bite: Vancouver's Juke announces new bar manager and cocktail program

Bar manager Cass Darmanovic ups the ante at Juke with her cocktail expertise

Mar 19, 2018