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 23, 2026

The Best Pizza in Atlanta, According to DiningOut Readers

DiningOut Atlanta asked readers where to find their favorite pizza, and the picks stretched from the city to Alpharetta, Cumming, Woodstock, and beyond.

By Megha McSwain

September 23, 2026

The Best Pizza in Dallas, According to DiningOut Readers

More than 500 local diners weighed in on their favorite Dallas pizza spots, with Campisi’s leading a field of Neapolitan, New Haven, Detroit, and New York-style favorites

By Megha McSwain

September 21, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Bar Bludorn The Woodlands Shifts Its Opening Date and Le Colonial Marks a Decade in Houston

Plus, Discovery Green inspires new mezcal cocktails, Brennan’s serves up dinner and a show, and fall brings fresh events and menu specials across Houston

By Megha McSwain

September 18, 2026

Party in the Kitchen 2026 Returns With 25 Atlanta Chefs to Support Open Hand

The 23rd annual Atlanta culinary fundraiser brings Kevin Rathbun, Peter Kaiser, Chris Hall, Austin Goetzman, and more to the Foundry at Puritan Mill on September 24

By Megha McSwain

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