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 19, 2026

Michelin Sets 2026 Texas Guide Reveal Date, With No In-Person Ceremony

There will be no in-person Michelin ceremony this year as Texas Stars, Bib Gourmands and other distinctions are announced online

By Megha McSwain

August 19, 2026

Michelin Guide Sets 2026 Texas Reveal Date, Skips Houston Ceremony

After hosting its Texas awards in Houston for two years, Michelin is moving this year’s October 8 restaurant reveal online

By Megha McSwain

August 18, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Goode Co. Names New Pitmaster, Southern Smoke Expands Relief, $5 Hot Chicken, and More

Food events, dining deals, and more—here’s what’s happening across Houston this week

By Megha McSwain

August 14, 2026

Houston Diners Have Spoken: These Are the City’s Favorite Italian Restaurants

From old-school favorites to suburban sleepers, Houston diners had plenty to say about who serves the city’s best Italian food

By Megha McSwain

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

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

Michelin Sets 2026 Texas Guide Reveal Date, With No In-Person Ceremony

Michelin Guide Sets 2026 Texas Reveal Date, Skips Houston Ceremony

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Goode Co. Names New Pitmaster, Southern Smoke Expands Relief, $5 Hot Chicken, and More

Houston Diners Have Spoken: These Are the City’s Favorite Italian Restaurants

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

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

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

The Essential Dining Guide to Houston’s Mahatma Gandhi District

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

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

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