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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July 15, 2026

Lombardi Family Concepts to Turn Former Yia Yia Mary’s Into Eliás Estiatorio, a New Greek Restaurant in Uptown Houston

The hospitality group behind Toulouse, Maison Chinoise, and Lombardi Cucina will reimagine the longtime Uptown favorite as a contemporary Greek dining destination opening this winter
By Megha McSwain

July 15, 2026

Houston’s First Sim Racing Speakeasy, Ignition, Opens at Velocity in Sawyer Yards

The hidden cocktail lounge inside Velocity | Sim Racing Lounge pairs craft cocktails and professional racing simulators for a one-of-a-kind nightlife experience in Sawyer Yards
By Megha McSwain

July 14, 2026

The Clara Hotel Opens in Plano, Bringing Field & Vine Restaurant and Archer Cocktail Bar

The Legacy Corridor hotel debuts chef-driven dining, garden-inspired cocktails, and two new destinations designed to attract locals as much as overnight guests
By Megha McSwain

July 14, 2026

Zanti’s Mamma Mia! Brunch Returns to Houston With ABBA Hits, Cocktails, and Disco Fun

The popular River Oaks brunch returns in August with a special menu, themed cocktails, live music, and Mediterranean-inspired festivities
By Megha McSwain

July 13, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Restaurant Openings, 713 Day, Bastille Day & Summer Dining Deals

Catch up on Houston’s latest restaurant openings, limited-time menus, can’t-miss events, and food and drink happenings across the city this week
By Megha McSwain

July 13, 2026

Duro Hospitality Opens Scilla This Friday, Bringing a New Coastal Italian Restaurant to Dallas’ Preston Center

The award-winning hospitality group debuts its latest concept July 17 with fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and all-day aperitivo culture
By Megha McSwain

July 10, 2026

DiningOut Readers Pick Houston’s Best Mexican Restaurants

DiningOut Houston readers weighed in on the city’s best Mexican restaurants—and the results sparked plenty of debate
By Megha McSwain

July 10, 2026

Neighborhood Sushi Opens in Dallas, Bringing Austin’s Beloved Japanese Restaurant to Highland Park

The Austin favorite debuts its first Dallas location at the Shops of Highland Park with seasonal sushi, an expanded yakitori program, and one of the city’s most memorable desserts
By Megha McSwain

July 9, 2026

DiningOut Readers Pick the Best Burger and Fries Spots in Dallas

DiningOut Dallas readers shared their go-to burger and fries spots, with one classic drive-in emerging as the clear favorite
By Megha McSwain

July 8, 2026

Fielding’s Brings Back 25-Cent Martinis Across All Houston-Area Locations This Summer

After drawing crowds last summer, the wildly popular martini deal returns—this time at all three Houston-area Fielding’s restaurants.
By Megha McSwain
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