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.

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May 14, 2026

We Asked Dallasites Which Closed Restaurants They Miss Most—Here’s What They Said

From the Grape and Southern Kitchen to Steak and Ale and York Street, Dallas diners shared the restaurants that defined birthdays, date nights, family traditions, and entire eras of the city’s food scene

By Megha McSwain

May 13, 2026

We Asked DiningOut Houston Readers Which Restaurants They Wish the City Had—Here’s What They Said

By Megha McSwain

May 13, 2026

Ben Berg Launches Massive FIFA World Cup Fan Destination in Houston’s EaDo

The 35,000-square-foot Pitch Live complex from Ben Berg, Brian Ching, and Army Sadeghi will transform the former Warehouse Live into a high-energy World Cup hub with dining, nightlife, VIP lounges, and massive match watch parties

By Megha McSwain

May 12, 2026

The Houston Hand Roll Guide: Where to Find the City’s Best Temaki

11 restaurants that master the seaweed-wrapped handheld

By Megha McSwain

May 12, 2026

20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston Brings Art, Food, and Fundraising to Sawyer Yards

The beloved fundraising event returns this weekend with handmade ceramics, live artist demonstrations, music, and a shared mission to help fight hunger across Southeast Texas

By Megha McSwain

May 11, 2026

Bar Daphne Brings Artful Cocktails and Prohibition-Era Charm to Houston Heights

The new cocktail bar inside Hotel Daphne pairs art-inspired drinks, vintage design, and Houston Heights history in a space built for both locals and late nights

By Megha McSwain

May 11, 2026

Inside the 2026 RARE Dallas Steak Championship at Levy Plaza: Winners, Restaurants & Highlights

More than 25 of Dallas’s top restaurants brought steaks, seafood, cocktails, and fierce competition to Las Colinas for one unforgettable night

By Megha McSwain

May 5, 2026

Houston’s Food Community Grapples With Tragedy Tied to Traveler’s Table Owners

A personal reflection on the lives, legacy, and loss surrounding the couple behind Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart

By Megha McSwain

May 4, 2026

Dock Local to Open at Dallas Farmers Market, Bringing Lobster Rolls and Coastal Seafood Downtown

The fast-growing seafood concept expands its footprint with a new Farmers Market outpost, adding late-night hours and its signature East Coast–inspired menu to the mix

By Megha McSwain

April 30, 2026

1111 Opens in Montrose: Houston’s New Design-Forward Cocktail Bar from Clarkwood and Melrose Team

The latest debut from Army Sadeghi and Brandon Duliakas blends elevated cocktails, Michelin-star power, and immersive design into a full-night experience

By Megha McSwain

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

We Asked Dallasites Which Closed Restaurants They Miss Most—Here’s What They Said

We Asked DiningOut Houston Readers Which Restaurants They Wish the City Had—Here’s What They Said

Ben Berg Launches Massive FIFA World Cup Fan Destination in Houston’s EaDo

The Houston Hand Roll Guide: Where to Find the City’s Best Temaki

20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston Brings Art, Food, and Fundraising to Sawyer Yards

Bar Daphne Brings Artful Cocktails and Prohibition-Era Charm to Houston Heights

Inside the 2026 RARE Dallas Steak Championship at Levy Plaza: Winners, Restaurants & Highlights

Houston’s Food Community Grapples With Tragedy Tied to Traveler’s Table Owners

Dock Local to Open at Dallas Farmers Market, Bringing Lobster Rolls and Coastal Seafood Downtown

1111 Opens in Montrose: Houston’s New Design-Forward Cocktail Bar from Clarkwood and Melrose Team

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