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Megha McSwain

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Megha McSwain’s Biography

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Megha McSwain is the Regional Texas Editor for DiningOut Houston and DiningOut Dallas.

Megha was born in Mumbai, India, but has called Houston home since 1986, and has a great admiration for the city's dynamic food scene. She has more than a decade of writing experience in the food and travel space, having previously contributed to Food Network, Eater, InsideHook, Resy, Texas Monthly, and Texas Highways. Beyond writing, Megha appears as a regular guest on local lifestyle television show, Great …

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Lauded Heights Restaurant, JĹ«n Adds Daytime Cafe and Chef Residency Program - DiningOut Houston

Lauded Heights Restaurant, JĹ«n Adds Daytime Cafe and Chef Residency Program - DiningOut Houston

Jūn, one of the Heights' finest restaurants helmed by Top Chef alums Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, will soon be…

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Revamped Hotel Granduca Debuts Its Stylish New European-Inspired Restaurant - DiningOut Houston

Revamped Hotel Granduca Debuts Its Stylish New European-Inspired Restaurant - DiningOut Houston

For nearly 20 years, Hotel Granduca has served as a stately and romantic backdrop for the boutiques and resta…

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Houston's Most Lavish Steakhouses | DiningOut

Houston's Most Lavish Steakhouses | DiningOut

Indulge in a traditional steakhouse experience with Diningout! Discover the best steakhouse in Houston and fi…

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How I Lost - and Found - My Indian Roots in Houston

How I Lost - and Found - My Indian Roots in Houston

As an Indian-born immigrant in Texas, the elementary school cafeteria and Houston's booming culinary scene tu…

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The Fiery Fried Chicken That Will Help You Beat the Summer Heat

The Fiery Fried Chicken That Will Help You Beat the Summer Heat

Amped up with hot chilies and fragrant spices, Chicken 65 a.k.a. Indian fried chicken, will bring flavor-pack…

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Chef Claire Smith Opens chrĂ´ma at The Menil Collection With All-Day Dining in Montrose

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The Crispy Polenta & Ratatouille at chrôma pairs golden fried polenta with seasonal vegetables in a velvety tomato sauce. | Photo by Becca Wright After helping shape Houston’s dining scene with restaurants like Canopy and Alice Blue, chef Claire Smith is back with her latest project—an all-day café at the Menil Collection. Smith has officially debuted chrôma, a new all-day café at 1512 Sul Ross Street, steps from the Menil Collection.
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Killen’s Heights Sets Final Service Date, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Dishes

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Killen’s signature chicken-fried steak, a nod to the building’s Hickory Hollow past, is back on the farewell menu before the restaurant closes July 18. | Photo by Killen's Restaurant Group After five years of serving Southern comfort food in the Heights, one of Houston’s Michelin-recognized restaurants is preparing to close its doors.
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Best Restaurants in Waco: 10 Places to Eat, Drink, and Explore

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Bertie's on the Rooftop at Hotel 1928. | Photo by Hotel 1928 Over the last decade, Waco has evolved from a college town into one of Texas’ most popular weekend destinations, thanks in part to the Magnolia Market at the Silos. But beyond the “Fixer Upper” fame, the birthplace of Dr Pepper has quietly built a food and drink scene worth the trip, from award-winning whiskey and destination-worthy brunch to fresh oysters and rooftop cocktails.
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