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.
Behind the line: Toronto chef Vittorio Colacitti
The chef on his approach to menu planning and importance of travelling
Original Joe’s announces new 30 day billing period for diners called #OriginalBill30
A great restaurant April Fool's Day joke for 2015
Vancouver's Meat and Bread opening in Seattle
The sandwich shop expands to the U.S.
Behind the line: Toronto chef Curt Martin
How the modest chef from THR & Co., handles media, food trends and new chefs.
Boneless dry ribs with honey herb dip
Perfect for any game day gathering, no matter what sport you're into
Behind the line: Calgary chef Nicole Gomes
How the chef has evolved over the years and what she's planning next
In Spock's honour: Plomeek soup
You don't have to be Vulcan to enjoy this soup
Behind the line: Vancouver chef Dana Hauser
What the Fairmont chef thinks about seafood sustainability, working at a hotel and her advice for young chefs.
Canadian Culinary Championships: A cross-section of Canadian talent for a cause
Supporting Olympic dreams through culinary arts
Behind the line: The Pointe Restaurant chef David Sider
An insider look at the food scene of Tofino, B.C.