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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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

May 12, 2026

The Houston Hand Roll Guide: Where to Find the City’s Best Temaki

11 restaurants that master the seaweed-wrapped handheld

By Megha McSwain

May 12, 2026

20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston Brings Art, Food, and Fundraising to Sawyer Yards

The beloved fundraising event returns this weekend with handmade ceramics, live artist demonstrations, music, and a shared mission to help fight hunger across Southeast Texas

By Megha McSwain

May 11, 2026

Bar Daphne Brings Artful Cocktails and Prohibition-Era Charm to Houston Heights

The new cocktail bar inside Hotel Daphne pairs art-inspired drinks, vintage design, and Houston Heights history in a space built for both locals and late nights

By Megha McSwain

May 11, 2026

Inside the 2026 RARE Dallas Steak Championship at Levy Plaza: Winners, Restaurants & Highlights

More than 25 of Dallas’s top restaurants brought steaks, seafood, cocktails, and fierce competition to Las Colinas for one unforgettable night

By Megha McSwain

May 5, 2026

Houston’s Food Community Grapples With Tragedy Tied to Traveler’s Table Owners

A personal reflection on the lives, legacy, and loss surrounding the couple behind Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart

By Megha McSwain

Latest Articles By Megha McSwain

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

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

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

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

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

The Houston Hand Roll Guide: Where to Find the City’s Best Temaki

20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston Brings Art, Food, and Fundraising to Sawyer Yards

Bar Daphne Brings Artful Cocktails and Prohibition-Era Charm to Houston Heights

Inside the 2026 RARE Dallas Steak Championship at Levy Plaza: Winners, Restaurants & Highlights

Houston’s Food Community Grapples With Tragedy Tied to Traveler’s Table Owners

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