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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May 26, 2026

Best Hot Dogs in Houston: Where to Find the City’s Must-Try Franks

A guide to Houston’s juiciest, most flavor-packed weiners
By Megha McSwain

May 22, 2026

White Castle to Open First Texas Restaurant at Grandscape in The Colony

After more than a century in business, the iconic chain is finally entering the Lone Star State with a ceremonial groundbreaking
By Megha McSwain

May 21, 2026

Houston’s Top Chefs Unite for Spice Routes: The Cardamom Challenge, a New Festival Exploring the Global Journey of Cardamom

The chef-driven event at Ismaili Center, Houston pairs cardamom-inspired dishes from some of the city’s top culinary names with art exhibitions, architecture and garden tours, and more
By Megha McSwain

May 18, 2026

Houston Chefs Will Honor Late Traveler’s Table Co-Owner Thy Mitchell With One-Night Collaborative Dinner Celebration

The World at the Table, a one-night dinner celebrating Houston’s diversity originally envisioned by Mitchell, will go on
By Megha McSwain

May 18, 2026

Meridian Launches New Chef Collective Dinner Series With Dallas Culinary Stars and Visiting Chefs

Through September, the ongoing series will pair chef Eduardo Osorio with acclaimed Dallas chefs and international culinary talent for collaborative dinners, industry nights and tasting-menu experiences
By Megha McSwain

May 18, 2026

Mack Allen’s, a New Luxury Restaurant From The Rouxpour Founder, To Open in Houston’s 5POP Tower This Summer

The River Oaks-area destination from restaurateur Mack McDonald will pair prime steaks, seafood towers, and caviar service with lavish dining rooms and a garden-inspired patio
By Megha McSwain

May 14, 2026

Lankford’s The Woodlands to Host Inaugural Brisket & Beer Bash With Saint Arnold Brewing Company

The June event will feature a 12-tap Saint Arnold takeover, smoked brisket plates, and an all-day celebration of Texas barbecue and craft beer culture
By Megha McSwain

May 14, 2026

We Asked Dallasites Which Closed Restaurants They Miss Most—Here’s What They Said

From the Grape and Southern Kitchen to Steak and Ale and York Street, Dallas diners shared the restaurants that defined birthdays, date nights, family traditions, and entire eras of the city’s food scene
By Megha McSwain

May 13, 2026

We Asked DiningOut Houston Readers Which Restaurants They Wish the City Had—Here’s What They Said

By Megha McSwain

May 13, 2026

Ben Berg Launches Massive FIFA World Cup Fan Destination in Houston’s EaDo

The 35,000-square-foot Pitch Live complex from Ben Berg, Brian Ching, and Army Sadeghi will transform the former Warehouse Live into a high-energy World Cup hub with dining, nightlife, VIP lounges, and massive match watch parties
By Megha McSwain
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