Owen Dugan

Features Editor

About

Owen Dugan joined Wine Spectator in 2001 as a copy editor and was promoted to features editor in 2003.

Dugan grew up in rural southeastern Pennsylvania and earned a degree in literature from Bard College. After working in art book publishing in Philadelphia and New York, his love of wine led him to Wine Spectator. He is the resident authority on food coverage and edits most of the publication’s non-wine lifestyle content. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and two sons.

Which Wines Pair Well with … Lamb
Recipes

Which Wines Pair Well with … Lamb

So many preparations suit this sweet, lightly gamey red meat, but it’s hard to go wrong …

Oct 6, 2025
Italy at Home
Food

Italy at Home

Marcello’s La Sirena in Florida offers a satisfying menu for simple, elegant hosting

Oct 31, 2025
Iconic Food and Wine of Italy
Food

Iconic Food and Wine of Italy

Signature dishes and wines to match from 20 regions

Sep 30, 2025
Exploring Northern Italy
Food

Exploring Northern Italy

From Liguria to Piedmont to Lombardy and beyond, dive into Northern Italy’s many bountiful …

Sep 30, 2025
The Wonders of Central Italy
Food

The Wonders of Central Italy

Central Italy offers a wealth of regions to explore, including Tuscany, Umbria and …

Sep 30, 2025
Southern Italy’s Splendor
Food

Southern Italy’s Splendor

From Campania’s Amalfi Coast to the fair isle of Sicily, get to know the regions of …

Sep 30, 2025
Which Wines Pair Well with … Caprese Salad?
Recipes

Which Wines Pair Well with … Caprese Salad?

For this summer dish of ripe red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, turn to the …

Aug 1, 2025
Chef Michael Lomonaco Closes His Signature Steak House in Manhattan
News

Chef Michael Lomonaco Closes His Signature Steak House in Manhattan

The end of summer will mark the final days for Porter House, overlooking Columbus Circle, …

Jun 26, 2025
Which Wines Pair Well with … Fried Chicken?
Recipes

Which Wines Pair Well with … Fried Chicken?

One choice rises above the rest when serving wine with a crispy, juicy bird; find out why …

Jun 25, 2025