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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.

Latest articles

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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
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Edmonton brewery The Monolith embraces spontaneous fermentation method
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Calgary’s Wild Folk makes botanical ready-to-drink mocktails as demand soars for non-alcoholic drinks
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Nice Horse at full gallop heading into Canadian Country Music Awards
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Calgary’s Mot To balances traditional technique with contemporary mentality
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Calgary Stampede makes strides with increased inclusivity on the grounds this year
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Old favourites and new oddities: Culinary attractions are an integral part of Calgary Stampede
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‘A rainbow of labour’: Alberta restaurants, food producers embrace Pride season to support LGBTQ initiatives
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Alberta’s festivals come roaring back for summer