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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: Jason Bangerter wins Pinnacle Award 2017 Chef Of The Year

Daily bite: Jason Bangerter wins Pinnacle Award 2017 Chef Of The Year

Langdon Hall's Jason Bangerter named chef of the year

Dec 6, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Craft Beer Market opens in Toronto

Daily bite: Craft Beer Market opens in Toronto

Details on Craft Beer Market's new location in Toronto

Dec 5, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Hot buttered rum mix by award-winning Vancouver bartender, Justin Taylor raises funds for charity

Daily bite: Hot buttered rum mix by award-winning Vancouver bartender, Justin Taylor, raises funds for charity

The Cascade Group's hot buttered rum mix is back for the holidays

Dec 4, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Vegan diner concept, Mythology Diner, opens in Toronto

Daily bite: Vegan diner concept, Mythology Diner, opens in Toronto

Meet Toronto's newest vegan spot, Mythology Diner

Dec 1, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Ontario chef Jonathan Gushue leaves The Berlin for Fogo Island Inn

Daily bite: Ontario chef Jonathan Gushue joins Fogo Island Inn

A particularly "ears perk up" news release was unleashed earlier this morning.

Nov 30, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Aterra Wines Canada acquires Okanagan winery, Laughing Stock Vineyards

Daily bite: Arterra Wines Canada acquires Okanagan winery, Laughing Stock Vineyards

Award-winning Okanagan winery purchased by Arterra Wines Canada

Nov 29, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Vancouver's Miku introduces new aburi experience

Daily bite: Vancouver's Miku introduces new aburi experience

Miku to launch new superior experience with aburi prime menu

Nov 28, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Saskatchewan craft brewing pioneers, Dr. Beverly Robinson passes away

Daily bite: Saskatchewan craft brewing pioneer, Dr. Beverly Robinson passes away

Founder and owner of Regina's Bushwakker Brewing passes away

Nov 27, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Winnipeg's highly anticipated restaurant, Passero set to open December 2

Daily bite: Winnipeg's highly anticipated restaurant, Passero set to open December 2

Scott Bagshaw's Passero is open for business

Nov 25, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Kitchen24, a culinary incubator, opens in Toronto

Daily bite: culinary incubator Kitchen24 opens in Toronto

Toronto's innovative culinary space, Kitchen24, is officially open for business

Nov 24, 2017