Megha McSwain

Managing Editor

Megha McSwain is the Managing Editor of DiningOut, overseeing editorial content across Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta. Born in Mumbai, India, Megha spent most of her life in Houston and now resides in Colorado. Throughout her career, she has contributed to leading food, travel, and lifestyle publications, including Food Network, Eater, InsideHook, Resy, and Texas Monthly. A trusted voice in food and lifestyle media, Megha also makes regular appearances on local television, appearing on Great Day Houston on KHOU 11 and Texas Today on NBC 5.

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May 21, 2026

Houston’s Top Chefs Unite for Spice Routes: The Cardamom Challenge, a New Festival Exploring the Global Journey of Cardamom

The chef-driven event at Ismaili Center, Houston pairs cardamom-inspired dishes from some of the city’s top culinary names with art exhibitions, architecture and garden tours, and more
By Megha McSwain

May 18, 2026

Houston Chefs Will Honor Late Traveler’s Table Co-Owner Thy Mitchell With One-Night Collaborative Dinner Celebration

The World at the Table, a one-night dinner celebrating Houston’s diversity originally envisioned by Mitchell, will go on
By Megha McSwain

May 18, 2026

Meridian Launches New Chef Collective Dinner Series With Dallas Culinary Stars and Visiting Chefs

Through September, the ongoing series will pair chef Eduardo Osorio with acclaimed Dallas chefs and international culinary talent for collaborative dinners, industry nights and tasting-menu experiences
By Megha McSwain

May 18, 2026

Mack Allen’s, a New Luxury Restaurant From The Rouxpour Founder, To Open in Houston’s 5POP Tower This Summer

The River Oaks-area destination from restaurateur Mack McDonald will pair prime steaks, seafood towers, and caviar service with lavish dining rooms and a garden-inspired patio
By Megha McSwain

May 14, 2026

Lankford’s The Woodlands to Host Inaugural Brisket & Beer Bash With Saint Arnold Brewing Company

The June event will feature a 12-tap Saint Arnold takeover, smoked brisket plates, and an all-day celebration of Texas barbecue and craft beer culture
By Megha McSwain

May 14, 2026

We Asked Dallasites Which Closed Restaurants They Miss Most—Here’s What They Said

From the Grape and Southern Kitchen to Steak and Ale and York Street, Dallas diners shared the restaurants that defined birthdays, date nights, family traditions, and entire eras of the city’s food scene
By Megha McSwain

May 13, 2026

We Asked DiningOut Houston Readers Which Restaurants They Wish the City Had—Here’s What They Said

By Megha McSwain

May 13, 2026

Ben Berg Launches Massive FIFA World Cup Fan Destination in Houston’s EaDo

The 35,000-square-foot Pitch Live complex from Ben Berg, Brian Ching, and Army Sadeghi will transform the former Warehouse Live into a high-energy World Cup hub with dining, nightlife, VIP lounges, and massive match watch parties
By Megha McSwain

May 12, 2026

The Houston Hand Roll Guide: Where to Find the City’s Best Temaki

11 restaurants that master the seaweed-wrapped handheld
By Megha McSwain

May 12, 2026

20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston Brings Art, Food, and Fundraising to Sawyer Yards

The beloved fundraising event returns this weekend with handmade ceramics, live artist demonstrations, music, and a shared mission to help fight hunger across Southeast Texas
By Megha McSwain

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