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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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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

Nov 23, 2017

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Daily bite: Toronto's Hopscotch partners with Vikram Vij

Hopscotch brings Vikram Vij on board for menu development

Nov 21, 2017

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Daily bite: Joseph Richard Group raises $105,000 for Covenant House Vancouver

Joseph Richard Group gives back to Covenant House Vancouver

Nov 20, 2017

Image for Daily bite: Calgary's iconic Catch Restaurant and Oyster Bar closes

Daily bite: Calgary's iconic Catch Restaurant and Oyster Bar closes

One of Canada's most iconic seafood restaurants closes its doors

Nov 18, 2017

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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.

Nov 17, 2017

The Tastemarket by SAIT

Daily bite: Calgary's SAIT launches innovative culinary entrepreneurship facility

The Tastemarket by SAIT opens in Calgary

Nov 14, 2017

Cacao 70 hot cocoa mix

Daily bite: Cacao 70 releases line of retail chocolate products

A better hot chocolate mix by Montreal-based Cacao 70 hits the market

Nov 10, 2017

RAW: Almond Winnipeg 2018

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

Nov 9, 2017

Buca Yorkville opening

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.

Nov 8, 2017