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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August 3, 2026

French Bakery Café Feuillette to Open First U.S. Location in Houston This November

The celebrated French café and bakery, founded by Jean-François Feuillette, will make its U.S. debut in River Oaks District this fall
By Megha McSwain

August 3, 2026

El Molino Opens Second Dallas Location in Preston Hollow on August 10

Vandelay Companies expands its popular Tex-Mex concept with a larger restaurant, an expanded menu, wood-fired fajitas, and a new happy hour
By Megha McSwain

August 3, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Restaurant Openings, Food Events & New Menu Items

ZOA Eateries debuts in Memorial City, Musaafer plans a lavish anniversary celebration, and more Houston restaurant news this week
By Megha McSwain

July 31, 2026

Sit. Stay. Snack. SusieCakes Is Treating People, Pups and Shelter Dogs This August

The bakery’s month-long Dog Days of Summer collection features treats for pups and their people, with proceeds supporting local animal shelters across DFW
By Megha McSwain

July 30, 2026

Houston’s Trill Burgers Heads to Rice University for Fall Semester

The beloved burger brand founded by Bun B will begin serving its famous smashburgers at Rice Memorial Center this August, offering students, faculty, and visitors a new on-campus dining option
By Megha McSwain

July 24, 2026

Inaugural Pappas Restaurant Weeks Debuts August 1 with Special Menus Benefiting the Houston Food Bank

More than 80 restaurants across 10 Pappas concepts will participate in the six-week event, raising funds for the Houston Food Bank and other local food banks nationwide
By Megha McSwain

July 21, 2026

Houston’s New Italian Cocktail Lounge Otium Brings La Dolce Vita to Upper Kirby

Limited to guests 25 and older, Otium opens this month with dramatic martini service, rare Italian spirits, and a flirtatious Roman-inspired vibe
By Megha McSwain

July 21, 2026

Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston: 21 Spots for Regional Mexican Cuisine

From Oaxacan mole and Yucatán cochinita pibil to Baja seafood and Mexico City street eats, these restaurants celebrate the depth and diversity of Mexico’s regional cuisine
By Megha McSwain

July 20, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Restaurant Weeks Menus, New Openings & Summer Events

Houston Restaurant Weeks menus are live, Kirby Ice House eyes Clear Lake, and wine dinners, a new steak night, a belly flop competition, and more headline Houston’s food scene this week
By Megha McSwain

July 20, 2026

How Bryan Caswell Built Latuli Around the People Behind the Plate

At Latuli, the veteran Houston chef builds his menu around Gulf fishermen, Texas ranchers, and longtime producers whose ingredients tell the story before the cooking begins
By Megha McSwain
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