Megha McSwain

Texas Managing Editor

Megha McSwain is the Texas Editor for DiningOut Magazine, managing editorial content for Houston and Dallas. Megha was born in Mumbai, India, and currently resides in Houston. She has a passion for reporting on food, restaurants, chefs, and travel, and has contributed to outlets like Food Network, Eater, InsideHook, Resy, Texas Monthly, and Texas Highways throughout her career. As a trusted member of the local media, Megha also appears as a regular guest on local lifestyle television shows, Great Day Houston on KHOU11, and Texas Today on NBC5.

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March 13, 2026

Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime Open 10,000-Square-Foot Dual-Concept Viet-Cajun Restaurant in Houston’s Asiatown

The new restaurant brings pho, banh mi, and buttery Viet-Cajun seafood boils together under one roof, celebrating Houston’s iconic culinary fusion

By Megha McSwain

March 11, 2026

RARE Steak Championship Brings a High-Energy Steak Showdown to Atlanta’s Pullman Yards

Unlimited steak tastings, craft cocktails, and a fierce culinary showdown headline Atlanta’s newest food festival

By Megha McSwain

March 9, 2026

Limited-Time Po’Boy Pop-Ups Hit Houston this Month for Bayou City Po-Boys on Parade

Six Houston restaurants will debut creative takes on the Louisiana classic during the citywide pop-up series presented by Blue Plate Mayo

By Megha McSwain

March 9, 2026

Lizzo Dines at Juliet Steakhouse After RodeoHouston Black Heritage Night Performance

Fresh off her Friday night performance, the Grammy-winning Houston native kept the celebration going at the speakeasy-inspired Galleria-area steakhouse

By Megha McSwain

March 9, 2026

Where Kids Can Be Kids: 15 Houston Restaurants Made for Family Dining

With great food and fun environs, these spots are kid- and adult-approved

By Megha McSwain

March 6, 2026

Ranch-Inspired Restaurant, Long Weekend, Now Open in the Heights With Family-Friendly Dining and Play Area

The 28,000-square-foot Heights destination pairs wood-fired Western cuisine, a breakfast café, live music, and one of the city’s largest restaurant playgrounds

By Megha McSwain

February 24, 2026

Houston Rodeo 2026: The Can’t-Miss Food, Drink Specials and Boot-Scootin’ Events Around Town

From patio parties, pop-ups, and late-night live music, here’s where to eat, sip and celebrate during the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo season

By Megha McSwain

February 23, 2026

Meet Sylvia Casares, the Houston “Enchilada Queen” Bottling Her Famous Chili Gravy

The food scientist-turned-chef-owner built a Houston Tex-Mex following on enchiladas—now she’s bottling the chili gravy locals can’t get enough of

By Megha McSwain

February 18, 2026

Houston’s First Yakitori-Driven Izakaya, Toga, to Open in River Oaks From Team Behind Neo and Oru

Less than three months after its last opening, Comma Hospitality is expanding its Houston footprint once again

By Megha McSwain

February 17, 2026

Birdies Icehouse Opens at East River 9 in Houston, Bringing Golf, Pickleball and Game-Day Viewing to the East End

Cold beers, big screens, and a lit 9-hole course set the stage for Houston’s newest bayou-side hangout

By Megha McSwain

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime Open 10,000-Square-Foot Dual-Concept Viet-Cajun Restaurant in Houston’s Asiatown

RARE Steak Championship Brings a High-Energy Steak Showdown to Atlanta’s Pullman Yards

Limited-Time Po’Boy Pop-Ups Hit Houston this Month for Bayou City Po-Boys on Parade

Lizzo Dines at Juliet Steakhouse After RodeoHouston Black Heritage Night Performance

Where Kids Can Be Kids: 15 Houston Restaurants Made for Family Dining

Ranch-Inspired Restaurant, Long Weekend, Now Open in the Heights With Family-Friendly Dining and Play Area

Houston Rodeo 2026: The Can’t-Miss Food, Drink Specials and Boot-Scootin’ Events Around Town

Meet Sylvia Casares, the Houston “Enchilada Queen” Bottling Her Famous Chili Gravy

Houston’s First Yakitori-Driven Izakaya, Toga, to Open in River Oaks From Team Behind Neo and Oru

Birdies Icehouse Opens at East River 9 in Houston, Bringing Golf, Pickleball and Game-Day Viewing to the East End

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