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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August 10, 2026

Michelin-Recommended Late August Ends Regular Dining Service at Houston’s Ion

Chef Chris Williams and Lucille’s Hospitality Group will shift Late August to private events and catering as the team prepares to open the Branch at the Forme
By Megha McSwain

August 10, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Press & Pour Opens Downtown, Thompson Houston Takes Sundays to the Rooftop

Plus, Spectators Bar & Grill lands in Katy, JINYA goes Dragon Ball Z, Kolache Shoppe stuffs pizza into a kolache, and new happy hours hit Houston
By Megha McSwain

August 6, 2026

Dallas Locals Picked the One Restaurant They’d Eat at for a Year, Here’s the Winner

More than 500 Dallas diners weighed in, and the results reveal a surprising preference for neighborhood institutions and old-school favorites over the city’s trendiest tables
By Megha McSwain

August 6, 2026

The Essential Dining Guide to Houston’s Mahatma Gandhi District

Where to find biryani, kebabs, dosas, chaat, momos and handmade sweets in Houston’s vibrant Little India neighborhood
By Megha McSwain

August 5, 2026

Houston Restaurants Celebrate Back to School With Free Meals, Deals and Mimosas for Moms

Houston-area restaurants are easing the return to class with free meals for students, teacher discounts and post-drop-off celebrations for parents
By Megha McSwain

August 3, 2026

French Bakery Café Feuillette to Open First U.S. Location in Houston This November

The celebrated French café and bakery, founded by Jean-François Feuillette, will make its U.S. debut in River Oaks District this fall
By Megha McSwain

August 3, 2026

El Molino Opens Second Dallas Location in Preston Hollow on August 10

Vandelay Companies expands its popular Tex-Mex concept with a larger restaurant, an expanded menu, wood-fired fajitas, and a new happy hour
By Megha McSwain

August 3, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Restaurant Openings, Food Events & New Menu Items

ZOA Eateries debuts in Memorial City, Musaafer plans a lavish anniversary celebration, and more Houston restaurant news this week
By Megha McSwain

July 31, 2026

Sit. Stay. Snack. SusieCakes Is Treating People, Pups and Shelter Dogs This August

The bakery’s month-long Dog Days of Summer collection features treats for pups and their people, with proceeds supporting local animal shelters across DFW
By Megha McSwain

July 30, 2026

Houston’s Trill Burgers Heads to Rice University for Fall Semester

The beloved burger brand founded by Bun B will begin serving its famous smashburgers at Rice Memorial Center this August, offering students, faculty, and visitors a new on-campus dining option
By Megha McSwain
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