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: Jann Arden's new book, "Feeding My Mother" is released
Jann Arden's new book on cherishing time in the kitchen with her mother
Daily bite: Toronto's Hopscotch partners with Vikram Vij
Hopscotch brings Vikram Vij on board for menu development
Daily bite: Joseph Richard Group raises $105,000 for Covenant House Vancouver
Joseph Richard Group gives back to Covenant House Vancouver
Daily bite: Calgary's iconic Catch Restaurant and Oyster Bar closes
One of Canada's most iconic seafood restaurants closes its doors
Daily bite: Winning chefs of Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown 2017
With Calgary and Toronto events wrapped up, Vancouver Chowder Chowdown to take place this coming week.
Daily bite: Calgary's SAIT launches innovative culinary entrepreneurship facility
The Tastemarket by SAIT opens in Calgary
Daily bite: The Drake Hotel's executive chef, Alexandra Feswick moves to new role at Drake Devonshire Inn
Chef Alexandra Feswick moves to Prince Edward County
Daily bite: Cacao 70 releases line of retail chocolate products
A better hot chocolate mix by Montreal-based Cacao 70 hits the market
Daily bite: Winnipeg's RAW: Almond announces winter dinner series in Gimli, Manitoba
Winnipeg chef Mandel Hitzer plans new winter pop-up series in rural Manitoba
Daily bite: Buca announces new locations in Toronto area
Toronto hospitality group King Street Food Company has been steadily adding food businesses to the family since 2006, with some award-winning concepts under their belt.