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.

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

Sort By: Newest | Oldest

June 18, 2025

Fielding’s Launches New Friday Lunch Service With 25 Cent Martinis

Summer Fridays just got a whole lot more interesting
By Megha McSwain

June 18, 2025

Where to Find Juicy Steaks, Succulent Sides, and Fine Wine: Houston’s Best Steakhouses

Sponsored by Buckhead Pride
By Megha McSwain

June 17, 2025

Dallas Do-Gooder Wins Top Honors at 2025 James Beard Awards

Cafe Momentum’s Chad Houser was the only Dallas nominee to take home an award at this year’s ceremony
By Megha McSwain

June 16, 2025

Plate Full of News, Served Up June 16

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chefs happenings each week
By Megha McSwain

June 16, 2025

Executive Chef RJ Yoakum Suddenly Departs From Michelin Recommended Restaurant Georgie

The news comes hours before the 2025 James Beard Awards, of which he is a nominee for Best Emerging Chef
By Megha McSwain

June 12, 2025

Austin-Based Emmer & Rye Hospitality to Open First Houston Restaurant at Autry Park

The closure of MF Lobster makes way for a new restaurant from the high-profile operators with Michelin cred
By Megha McSwain

June 10, 2025

At Long Last, Uchi Houston Will Expand Its Beverage Program to Include a Full Bar

For the first time since opening in Montrose in 2012, the lauded sushi restaurant is adding booze to its menu
By Megha McSwain

June 9, 2025

Where to Celebrate National Rosé Day in Houston

Still, sparkling, or frozen, these 11 restaurants and bars are celebrating the blush-hued wine in fine fashion
By Megha McSwain

June 3, 2025

Two Longstanding Rice Village Restaurants Top the List of Houston’s Latest Closings

A time-honored French restaurant, innovative scoop shop, and former James Beard nominee have all shuttered
By Megha McSwain

June 3, 2025

New Lebanese American Restaurant Serving Premium Halal Meats Open in Tanglewood

The popular family-owned Michigan-based eatery has made its Texas debut
By Megha McSwain

Calendar

Upcoming Events

DAL

Rare

May 7th, 2026

HTX

Chicken Fight

May 21st, 2026

DEN

Top Taco

Jun 25th, 2026

DEN

Surf

Jul 30th, 2026

DEN

Chicken Fight

Aug 20th, 2026

NYC

Rare

Sep 10th, 2026

DEN

Rare

Sep 24th, 2026

HTX

Rare

Oct 8th, 2026

DAL

Top Taco

Oct 29th, 2026

PHX

Rare

Nov 12th, 2026

dining-out-logo-white.svg
Search
COPYRIGHT © 2026, DININGOUT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Join the Gourmet Gold List