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

Long Point Social Club Opens August 26 in Houston’s Spring Branch With Pickleball, Padel, and Dining

Come one, come all. The new two-acre social club features 12 pickleball courts, four padel courts, an all-day café, restaurant and bar, dog park, and late-night cocktail lounge.
By Megha McSwain

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
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