Megha McSwain

Texas Editor

<div>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.</div>

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April 25, 2025

The Winners of Houston’s Top Taco Festival

Attendees partied through the rain and shine to crown this year’s G.O.A.T. (greatest of all tacos)

By Megha McSwain

April 21, 2025

Plate Full of News, Served Up April 21

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chefs happenings each week

By Megha McSwain

April 17, 2025

New Jane and the Lion Bakehouse Showcases Impressive Bounty While Fostering Community Connection

Farmers market darling Jane Wild debuts her Heights-area brick-and-mortar with much respect paid to local purveyors and coffee roasters

By Megha McSwain

April 10, 2025

Lauded Heights Restaurant, Jūn Adds Daytime Cafe and Chef Residency Program

The stylish space will now double as a place where locals can caffeinate and stretch their creative muscles

By Megha McSwain

April 9, 2025

Revamped Hotel Granduca Debuts Its Stylish New European-Inspired Restaurant

Remi, and its adjacent coffee and cocktail concept Bar Remi, bring new life to the longstanding Uptown Park hotel

By Megha McSwain

April 7, 2025

Plate Full of News, Served Up April 7

Grab a serving of the latest restaurant, bar, and chefs happenings each week

By Megha McSwain

April 2, 2025

Four Houston Chefs, Restaurants Named James Beard Awards Finalists

Three first-time finalists and one return nominee will represent Houston at the awards ceremony in May

By Megha McSwain

April 1, 2025

Chef Trinidad “Machete” Gonzalez is Upping Houston’s Taco Game

The chef and owner of Gordo Ninos, housed in a Clear Lake-area gas station, is known for serving tacos, burritos, and elote dripping in Lean sauce

By Megha McSwain

March 28, 2025

Powerhouse Team Behind Amrina to Debut a New Inner Loop Restaurant This Spring

Kahani Social Group will soon add Kitchen Rumors to its budding portfolio of restaurants

By Megha McSwain

March 26, 2025

Brennan’s Unveils Glamorous New Courtyard Bar

Rooted in family history, the luxe space showcases French flair and personal design details calling attention to times past

By Megha McSwain