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Dan Clapson
FreelanceAlberta food critic

Dan Clapson has been The Globe and Mail’s restaurant critic and columnist for the Prairie region since 2015. He is also the creative director of Eat North, a judge for various restaurant award programs as well as a regular culinary guest expert on outlets such as Global Calgary, CTV Morning Live, CBC and more.

Clapson’s first cookbook, co-authored by Twyla Campbell, is scheduled to be released in late 2023 through Appetite by Random House.

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Food writer Kathy Richardier was a pioneer in Calgary’s food scene
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Calgary’s Primary Colours by Monogram Coffee aims to elevate coffee house dining
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Prairies are epicentre of evolving Indigenous food scene
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How pancake breakfasts became a staple at the Calgary Stampede
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Food and drink scene slowly evolving in Drumheller, Alta., thanks to small businesses
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One of Canada’s top chefs discusses her career, adoption and getting ready to be a single mother
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Calgary’s Best of Kin Brewing needs to improve to stand out from the pack
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Change is in the air: Western Canadian food and drink companies refreshing their brands
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Finding safe spaces for queer people in Alberta’s bar and restaurant scene
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Strip Joint Chicken puts a grownup twist on a childhood staple
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Mid-Winter food festivals serve up some warmth to entice diners in the post-holiday lull
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From jelly desserts to tastes from TikTok, these are the food and drink trends for 2023
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Prairie restaurants make a spectacular return to form in 2022
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Charities helping to feed Calgary are feeling the pinch of inflation
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Fortuna’s Row is an undeniably stylish addition to Calgary’s restaurant scene
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Calgary filmmaker Vicki Van Chau offers a visual feast with her celebration of Chinese culture
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Ryuko’s Japanese fare is worth the drive to Calgary’s southern suburbs
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Restaurants in Western Canada’s ski towns aim to shrug off ‘shoulder season’ with special events, festivals
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Calgary’s Two House Brewing Company and Acme Pizza Co. pairing is stronger than the sum of its parts
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Calgary Momo House a draw for those seeking Nepalese cuisine