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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August 25, 2026

Pizaro’s Pizza Is Doubling Its Houston Footprint With Two New Locations

The family-owned pizzeria will be slinging pies at IAH this fall, with a drive-thru location in Meyerland to follow in 2027

By Megha McSwain

August 25, 2026

Dallas Diners Say These Restaurants Are Actually Worth the Hype

We asked DiningOut readers which Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants live up to their reputations. One longtime Dallas steakhouse came out on top.

By Megha McSwain

August 25, 2026

We Asked Houston Which Closed Restaurant They’d Bring Back. One Icon Rose to the Top.

Nearly 700 comments named 79 restaurants from Houston’s past, but Vargo’s emerged as the one diners miss most

By Megha McSwain

August 24, 2026

Élephante Opens in Uptown Dallas With Coastal Italian Cuisine, Spritzes, and a Sprawling Patio

By Megha McSwain

August 24, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: A Downtown Rooftop Reopens, Two Midtown Restaurants Close, Free Wings, and More

Openings, closings, dining deals, chef collaborations, and new menus—catch up on Houston restaurant news this week

By Megha McSwain

August 19, 2026

Long Point Social Club Opens August 26 in Houston’s Spring Branch With Pickleball, Padel, and Dining

Come one, come all. The new two-acre social club features 12 pickleball courts, four padel courts, an all-day café, restaurant and bar, dog park, and late-night cocktail lounge.

By Megha McSwain

August 19, 2026

Michelin Sets 2026 Texas Guide Reveal Date, With No In-Person Ceremony

There will be no in-person Michelin ceremony this year as Texas Stars, Bib Gourmands and other distinctions are announced online

By Megha McSwain

August 19, 2026

Michelin Guide Sets 2026 Texas Reveal Date, Skips Houston Ceremony

After hosting its Texas awards in Houston for two years, Michelin is moving this year’s October 8 restaurant reveal online

By Megha McSwain

August 18, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Goode Co. Names New Pitmaster, Southern Smoke Expands Relief, $5 Hot Chicken, and More

Food events, dining deals, and more—here’s what’s happening across Houston this week

By Megha McSwain

August 14, 2026

Houston Diners Have Spoken: These Are the City’s Favorite Italian Restaurants

From old-school favorites to suburban sleepers, Houston diners had plenty to say about who serves the city’s best Italian food

By Megha McSwain

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

Pizaro’s Pizza Is Doubling Its Houston Footprint With Two New Locations

Dallas Diners Say These Restaurants Are Actually Worth the Hype

We Asked Houston Which Closed Restaurant They’d Bring Back. One Icon Rose to the Top.

Élephante Opens in Uptown Dallas With Coastal Italian Cuisine, Spritzes, and a Sprawling Patio

Houston’s Plate Full of News: A Downtown Rooftop Reopens, Two Midtown Restaurants Close, Free Wings, and More

Long Point Social Club Opens August 26 in Houston’s Spring Branch With Pickleball, Padel, and Dining

Michelin Sets 2026 Texas Guide Reveal Date, With No In-Person Ceremony

Michelin Guide Sets 2026 Texas Reveal Date, Skips Houston Ceremony

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Goode Co. Names New Pitmaster, Southern Smoke Expands Relief, $5 Hot Chicken, and More

Houston Diners Have Spoken: These Are the City’s Favorite Italian Restaurants

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