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Owen Dugan

Reporter · US

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Aug 28, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Owen Dugan

    Why Houston Is One of America’s Most Underrated Wine Cities (opens the original)

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    As a food and wine destination, Houston is bit of a sleeper. It doesn’t have the historical and culinary culture of its famous Gulf Coast neighbor to the east, or the border character of much of the region to its west. But Houston is remarkably diverse and inclusive, so it does have a particular mix distinct from its neighbors. A Houstonian friend of mine says it is as diverse as Queens, the famously inclusive New York borough. And it has quietly become the leading wine destination in the state

  2. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Owen Dugan

    The Anthony Bourdain Biopic That Refuses to Make Him Cool (opens the original)

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    Tony, the new film about Anthony Bourdain, does something very bold for a biopic of a beloved figure: It concentrates on a part of his life when he was an irredeemable asshole. Sound harsh? I didn’t make it up. Here is the opening quote, from Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, shown right up there on the big screen: “I was—to be frank—a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking.” Collective memory can be slippery. We reme

  3. Article · Jul 17, 2026 · Owen Dugan

    Eden: the Wine Documentary That’s Really About Family (opens the original)

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    What is a typical wine movie opening? A long table full of happy people eating and drinking merrily in the middle of a beautiful vineyard? A deep shot flying over rolling hills of pristine vineyards? The first shot in Eden, a 2024 documentary directed by Christopher McGilvray and streaming on major platforms, is a closeup of a man sitting by a fire outdoors at night, thoughtfully smoking a cigar while somewhat mournful music plays. He is soon replaced by muddy boots on tired-looking legs trudgin

  4. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · By Owen Dugan

    What’s the Best Wine to Pair with Carne Asada Tacos? (opens the original)

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    “What is carne asada?” I asked my friend Enrique Velez, M. Shanken’s vice president for internet technology and an avid cook and diner. He screwed up his face, looked at me like I’d asked how many heads a sheep has, and said, “grilled meat.” I asked if it has to be marinated with citrus, and he shrugged and said, “No. You can, but no.” Here is a case where a dish’s simplicity gives the home cook opportunity for expression. Since the idea for this installment of Which Wines Pair Well With ... ? w

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