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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September 17, 2026

Charlie’s, a New 30-Table Dallas Restaurant From Bob Sambol and Vandelay, Is Coming to Lovers Lane

The intimate, 30-table restaurant will take over the former Adelmo’s space on Lovers Lane with old-school East Coast style and a phone-only reservation policy
By Megha McSwain

September 17, 2026

Houston Diners Named Their Favorite Burgers—and the Winner Was Close

Just in time for National Cheeseburger Day, DiningOut Houston readers named 57 favorites, with Champ Burger and Beck’s Prime separated by just one vote
By Megha McSwain

September 16, 2026

The Best Chinese Restaurants in Dallas, According to Local Diners

Nearly 300 Facebook comments revealed the Chinese restaurants Dallas-area diners love most, from longtime favorites in the city to destinations worth the drive to Richardson and Plano
By Megha McSwain

September 14, 2026

RARE Steak Championship Makes Its New York Debut: Meet the 2026 Winners

More than 25 restaurants fired up the grills at Industry City in Brooklyn, competing for top honors in steak, seafood, and cocktails
By Megha McSwain

September 8, 2026

Iconic NYC H&H Bagels Opens Its First Texas Location in Houston Thursday

The 50-year-old New York bagel institution lands in River Oaks with kettle-boiled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, Nova salmon, and opening-day giveaways
By Megha McSwain

September 3, 2026

Houston’s Latin Restaurant Weeks Returns With New Restaurants and Two Weeks of Specials

The annual celebration spotlights family recipes, rising culinary talent, and Latin flavors at restaurants across Greater Houston
By Megha McSwain

September 2, 2026

Which Houston Restaurants Deserve Michelin Stars? DiningOut Readers Have 71 Different Answers

From Aga’s and Hugo’s to Taste of Texas and even Arby’s, Houston diners have wildly different ideas about which hometown restaurants deserve Michelin recognition
By Megha McSwain

September 2, 2026

SusieCakes Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With Limited-Time Cupcakes Benefiting Imagination Library

The bakery’s pink, butterfly-topped treats are raising funds for the country music icon’s beloved childhood literacy program through September 13
By Megha McSwain

September 2, 2026

Bar Bludorn The Woodlands Sets September Opening Date

The Houston hospitality group expands beyond central Houston for the first time, bringing its neighborhood tavern to the Woodlands Waterway
By Megha McSwain

September 1, 2026

Steaks, Caviar, and Chicken Nuggets: Parkwood American Grille Opens in Friendswood

A polished new neighborhood restaurant from the team behind Pier 6 pairs steakhouse classics and Gulf Coast flavors with a few unexpected indulgences
By Megha McSwain
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