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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March 31, 2026

New Italian Osteria Debuts in West U: Osteria di Mercato Brings Intimate, Wine-Driven Dining to Houston

A 30-seat, dinner-only concept led by a Michelin-trained chef and award-winning sommelier sets the stage for a thoughtfully paced Italian dining experience in West U
By Megha McSwain

March 30, 2026

Meet Brandon Holmes, Executive Chef of Houston’s Iconic Rainbow Lodge

With roots in whole-animal butchery and a love of the outdoors, Holmes is ushering in a new era at the beloved Houston landmark
By Megha McSwain

March 25, 2026

From Atlanta to Houston, Chef Virgil Harper Debuts New Seafood Destination Atlantic Ocean

The Toast on Lenox founder partners with chef Aliyah Watley to bring a refined, seafood-forward concept to the Washington Corridor
By Megha McSwain

March 23, 2026

Top Chef Alums’ JŪN Houston Adds Full Bar, Debuts New Cocktail Program and Anniversary Celebration

The Heights hotspot levels up with its first full liquor license, unveiling new cocktails just in time for its 3rd anniversary party
By Megha McSwain

March 19, 2026

El Tiempo Cantina Opens Today at POST Houston with 4-Day Grand Opening Celebration in Downtown

Houston’s iconic Tex-Mex brand debuts its newest location with rooftop celebrations, live mariachi, and complimentary bites
By Megha McSwain

March 17, 2026

Houston’s Street to Kitchen Serves 400 Daily Meals to TSA Workers Through World Central Kitchen

The lauded East End restaurant is providing daily meals to TSA staff at Hobby and Bush Intercontinental airports in light of the ongoing federal government shutdown
By Megha McSwain

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
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