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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June 1, 2026

Houston’s Great Pizza Debate: We Asked Readers to Name the Best Pizza in Town

According to DiningOut readers, the classics still rule, but a new generation Is rising
By Megha McSwain

June 1, 2026

End of an Era: State Fare Kitchen & Bar Closes Its Original Memorial City Location

The Houston restaurant known for brunch boards, frozen flights, and Instagram-worthy dining is closing its flagship location as plans emerge for a bold new chapter
By Megha McSwain

May 28, 2026

Houston’s New French Café and Garden Bar Petite Lucie Opens at Market Square Park This Weekend

The new concept from Culinary Matters will bring all-day dining, cocktails, and Parisian café culture to Downtown Houston
By Megha McSwain

May 28, 2026

Houston Chef Aaron Bludorn Expands to San Antonio With New Pearl District Restaurant

The acclaimed Bludorn Hospitality Group will debut its first restaurant outside the Houston area this fall inside the historic Liberty Saloon building at Pearl
By Megha McSwain

May 27, 2026

NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw to Pour New TB12 Bourbon at Houston Whiskey Bar

The NFL Hall of Famer will visit Permission Whiskey & Service Co. next month for the first public pour of his limited 12-year bourbon release
By Megha McSwain

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
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