About Dan

Working at the intersection of food media and cultural events, using storytelling to connect people, place, and community.

Dan Clapson is a best-selling cookbook author, award-winning food personality, and one of Canada’s most trusted authorities on restaurant culture and dining trends. Over the past decade, his work has appeared in a wide range of acclaimed publications including The Globe & Mail, Eater, Out Magazine, Xtra, Canada’s 100 Best, Food Network Canada, the Calgary Herald, Eat North, and more.

Highly regarded for his editorial insight and deep knowledge of the national dining landscape, Clapson is a co-founder of the food media outlet Eat North and often serves as a panelist for Canada’s most prestigious restaurant award programs, including Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, Canada’s 50 Best Bars, and Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants.

In 2023, his debut cookbook Prairie became a Globe & Mail bestseller, further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in Canadian food media. He is also a regular guest on national television, appearing on shows such as The Social, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, Breakfast Televsion and CTV’s Your Morning.

Beyond publishing and broadcasting, Clapson is an award-winning cultural producer and passionate community collaborator. As the creator of the acclaimed Blue Jay Sessions songwriters' series, he has been recognized as a leading music industry figure, earning four CCMA Award nominations and multiple wins for Talent Buyer of the Year from Country Music Alberta. In addition to being named Industry Person of the Year by the YYC Music Awards (2024), he is also a proud co-owner of The Prairie Emporium, a Calgary-based venue that hosts food pop-ups, performances, and creative events throughout the year.

Dan happily splits his time between Calgary, Prague and Toronto.

Dan Clapson behind the bar at The Prairie Emporium, a Calgary event space that he co-owns.
Dan Clapson behind the bar at The Prairie Emporium, a Calgary event space that he co-owns.

Watch Dan on TV!

Here's a few recent TV segments. Click an image to watch one!

A charcuterie board featuring a pickled stone fruit recipe by Dan ClapsonA charcuterie board featuring a pickled stone fruit recipe by Dan Clapson
Photo of mushroom and cheesy leek bread pudding with horseradish aioli by Dan ClapsonPhoto of mushroom and cheesy leek bread pudding with horseradish aioli by Dan Clapson
Dan Clapson on The Social with Cynthia Loyst and Andrea Bain.Dan Clapson on The Social with Cynthia Loyst and Andrea Bain.
Dan Clapson and Mary Berg on the set of The Good Stuff at the Bell Media building at 299 Queen.Dan Clapson and Mary Berg on the set of The Good Stuff at the Bell Media building at 299 Queen.

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