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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January 27, 2026

Plate Full of News: Houston Restaurant & Bar Updates for January 27

A steakhouse reboot, a Chris Shepherd collaboration, and fresh menu updates shaping Houston’s dining scene this week

By Megha McSwain

January 26, 2026

Houston Burger Institution Lankford’s Opens Its New Woodlands Location This Weekend

The longtime favorite expands north with classic burgers, cocktails, and a few new surprises

By Megha McSwain

January 21, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth Lands 8 Semifinalist Nods for 2026 James Beard Awards

From top chefs to bakeries and bars, the Metroplex shines on the national culinary stage

By Megha McSwain

January 21, 2026

Houston Earns 12 Nominations on the 2026 James Beard Awards Semifinalist List

From Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught to rising stars and standout new openings, Houston-area nominees shine across multiple James Beard Awards categories

By Megha McSwain

January 21, 2026

Meet Andrew Solis and Blanca Silva-Solis, the Houston Husband-and-Wife Team Redefining Nonalcoholic Spirits with Cut Above

A personal mission to drink less turned into a Houston-based brand redefining cocktails, and leading the mindful drinking movement nationwide

By Megha McSwain

January 19, 2026

Kazzan Ramen & Bar to Close in the Heights: Houston’s Home of Volcano Ramen Says Goodbye

The Osaka-born ramen shop brought high-heat theatrics and molten stone bowls to Houston, leaving behind a brief but memorable chapter in the city’s dining scene

By Megha McSwain

January 13, 2026

Plate Full of News: Houston Restaurant & Bar Updates for January 13

Charity-driven dining, a buzzy sandwich shop’s brick-and-mortar debut, chef pop-ups, and winter menu news across Houston

By Megha McSwain

January 12, 2026

A Guide to the Best Kolaches in Houston, From Sweet Czech Classics to Savory Texas Staples

Pillowy soft and loaded with goodness, these handheld treats are what breakfast dreams are made of

By Megha McSwain

January 9, 2026

Montrose Tex-Mex Bar Verde Garden to Close Less Than Three Years After Debut

The Kirby Group confirms the Montrose bar will close next week, and teases what’s next for the Harlow District space

By Megha McSwain

January 8, 2026

Houston Staple Picos Reverses Closure Plans, Announces Relocation

After announcing its closure last summer, the Upper Kirby Mexican restaurant says it will reopen at a new location this year

By Megha McSwain