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

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June 2, 2026

We Asked, You Answered: Who Has the Best BBQ in Dallas?

DiningOut readers weigh in on Dallas’ biggest barbecue rivalry, naming Hutchins, Cattleack, and Terry Black’s as top contenders while reigniting the debate over what actually counts as Dallas BBQ

By Megha McSwain

June 1, 2026

Houston’s Great Pizza Debate: We Asked Readers to Name the Best Pizza in Town

According to DiningOut readers, the classics still rule, but a new generation Is rising

By Megha McSwain

June 1, 2026

End of an Era: State Fare Kitchen & Bar Closes Its Original Memorial City Location

The Houston restaurant known for brunch boards, frozen flights, and Instagram-worthy dining is closing its flagship location as plans emerge for a bold new chapter

By Megha McSwain

May 28, 2026

Houston’s New French Café and Garden Bar Petite Lucie Opens at Market Square Park This Weekend

The new concept from Culinary Matters will bring all-day dining, cocktails, and Parisian café culture to Downtown Houston

By Megha McSwain

May 28, 2026

Houston Chef Aaron Bludorn Expands to San Antonio With New Pearl District Restaurant

The acclaimed Bludorn Hospitality Group will debut its first restaurant outside the Houston area this fall inside the historic Liberty Saloon building at Pearl

By Megha McSwain

May 27, 2026

NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw to Pour New TB12 Bourbon at Houston Whiskey Bar

The NFL Hall of Famer will visit Permission Whiskey & Service Co. next month for the first public pour of his limited 12-year bourbon release

By Megha McSwain

May 26, 2026

Best Hot Dogs in Houston: Where to Find the City’s Must-Try Franks

A guide to Houston’s juiciest, most flavor-packed weiners

By Megha McSwain

May 22, 2026

White Castle to Open First Texas Restaurant at Grandscape in The Colony

After more than a century in business, the iconic chain is finally entering the Lone Star State with a ceremonial groundbreaking

By Megha McSwain

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

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

We Asked, You Answered: Who Has the Best BBQ in Dallas?

Houston’s Great Pizza Debate: We Asked Readers to Name the Best Pizza in Town

End of an Era: State Fare Kitchen & Bar Closes Its Original Memorial City Location

Houston’s New French Café and Garden Bar Petite Lucie Opens at Market Square Park This Weekend

Houston Chef Aaron Bludorn Expands to San Antonio With New Pearl District Restaurant

NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw to Pour New TB12 Bourbon at Houston Whiskey Bar

Best Hot Dogs in Houston: Where to Find the City’s Must-Try Franks

White Castle to Open First Texas Restaurant at Grandscape in The Colony

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

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

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