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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.

Calgary Co-op buys Willow Park Wines & Spirits

A major Calgary grocer purchases a major Alberta liquor retailer

Jan 18, 2023

Check it Out Vancouver: Beaucoup Bakery's Lunar New Year collection

Delicious Lunar New Year treats in Vancouver

Jan 17, 2023

Vancouver's Heritage Asian Eatery permanently closes Broadway location

A Vancouver restaurant closure tied to Broadway Subway project construction

Jan 13, 2023

Check it out Vancouver: chef Billy Nguyen's Lunar New Year dinner menu

A unique take-home Lunar New Year dinner in Vancouver

Jan 12, 2023

Applications now open for Les Dames d’Escoffier BC 2023 scholarships

A great scholarship opportunity for women and non-binary restaurant professionals in BC

Jan 11, 2023

Check it Out Toronto: Avling's Lunar New Year Dinner on January 28

The details on chef Eva Chin's wonderfully creative Lunar New Year's menu

Jan 10, 2023

Developer uses ChatGPT and Midjourney to create "world's worst restaurant"

A hilarious look at how AI can be used for menu development

Jan 9, 2023

Janet Zuccarini's new LA restaurant Stella West Hollywood is coming soon

A powerhouse restaurateur and award-winning chef join forces in LA

Jan 5, 2023

Check it Out Edmonton: A cool Filipino dinner series kicks off January 11

An event series exploring pre-colonial Filipinix food culture

Jan 4, 2023

'Chefs vs. Wild' Season 1 finally gets a Canadian premiere date

The culinary competition series by Hulu will premiere in Canada on January 25

Jan 3, 2023