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.
Canadian filmmaker Kevin Kossowan's "From The Wild" series nominated for James Beard Award
Canadian web series "From The Wild" has been short listed for a James Beard Award
Daily bite: Chef Yves Potvin becomes owner of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
The founder of Yves Veggie Cuisine will be bringing a more sustainability- and nutrition-focused program to the school.
Daily bite: Calgary chef Garrett Martin heads to Willows Inn on Lummi Island
Former Bridgette Bar chef de cuisine heads to Washington state to work at one of America's top restaurants
Daily bite: Eau Claire Distillery launches EquineOx Mule in collaboration with Annex Ale
Instead of a Moscow Mule, reach for an EquineOx Mule this spring and summer
Women in culinary: 7 Canadian professionals on mentorship and individuals who've inspired them
Chefs, restaurateurs, business owners and executives on inspirational figures in their younger years
Daily bite: Nicole Gomes to compete on American series Iron Chef Gauntlet
Nicole Gomes competes on Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet starting in April
Daily bite: 24th annual Dining Out For Life initiative to take place in Vancouver and area on March 22
Vancouver is the sole Canadian leg of this American-based initiative to support people living with HIV and AIDS
Daily bite: The Donnelly Group opens new concept, Walrus Pub and Beerhall in Toronto
Donnelly Group has been setting its sights on Toronto
Daily bite: Top Chef Canada season six to premiere April 8
Top Chef Canada returns for a sixth season this spring
Daily bite: Saskatoon's Black Fox Distillery releases limited edition gin
Gin #4 by Black Fox Farm and Distillery means spring is just around the corner