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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.

Check out Alberta's new canned cocktail maker Highlight

Here's the scoop on the new Alberta-made Highlight RTDs

Feb 6, 2023

Odd Society Spirits releases new strawberry gin in BC

Details on a new, limited edition Canadian gin

Feb 3, 2023

Edmonton's inaugural Black-owned food business week kicks off February 10

Everything you need to know about Edmonton's Feed The Soul Dining Week

Jan 31, 2023

A restaurant built out of snow is opening in Manitoba

The Den Restaurant offers a new outlook on winter dining in Canada

Jan 30, 2023

Chefs Josh and Erica Karbelnik announce Valentine's Day pop-up in Toronto

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Toronto with two Top Chef Canada alum

Jan 27, 2023

LA-based Crypto Culinary Club to sell celebrity chef NFTs starting this Friday

If you've ever pined after a Top Chef NFT, here's your chance to get one!

Jan 25, 2023

Edmonton's Rostizado to close permanently at the end of January

Tres Carnales' sister restaurant is also closing its doors

Jan 24, 2023

Try these ketchup chip doughnuts at Winnipeg's Oh Doughnuts

Would you try a ketchup-chip-flavoured doughnut?

Jan 22, 2023

Check out this cool congee pop-up in Vancouver on January 30

Asian comfort food goes luxe thanks to Top Chef Canada's Deseree Lo

Jan 19, 2023

Rosso Coffee Roasters launches line of coffee capsules

A cool new product line from one of Calgary's premier coffee companies

Jan 19, 2023