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Megha McSwain

Megha McSwain is a food writer for Chron.

Prior to joining the Chron team in May 2022, Megha worked as a freelance journalist, contributing to Eater Houston, Houstonia Magazine, CultureMap and The Daily Meal. She previously served as the food editor for luxury lifestyle magazine Houston CityBook for three years, and hosted the food and drink podcast Sip & Savor.

Megha is an Indian-born American who migrated with her parents to Houston in the late '80s and has lived here ever since. She currently lives in Garden Oaks with her husband and rescue pup, and in addition to her work at Chron, she contributes nationally to foodnetwork.com.

Stories By Megha McSwain

This luxury resort outside Houston makes a perfect staycation

A guide to excellent restaurants in and near The Woodlands Resort.

You can stay in a president's former home at this Houston hotel

This new luxury hotel room gives new meaning to the presidential suite. Megha McSwain

Here is what to buy that person who has everything

From chef-made condiments to fancy dinnerware collections, shop small and score big with these finds. Megha McSwain

5 things to know about Houston's most anticipated new restaurant

From the team behind Bludorn, Navy Blue in Rice Village is all about seafood. Megha McSwain

This Houston pizzeria offers a unique pie on Wednesdays only

Tiny Champions often sells out of its special that breaks the pizza mold. Megha McSwain

Now free from strict NFL diet, Whitney Mercilus doesn't hold back

The former Houston Texans linebacker shares his favorite restaurants and most indulgent cravings. Megha McSwain

Houston restaurants that are open, closed after boil water notice

Many spots in town have been able to open with either full or limited menus. Emma Balter, Megha McSwain

Lining up at this Houston pie shop is a Thanksgiving tradition

People spend hours at Flying Saucer, bringing books, chairs, and making friends along the way. Megha McSwain

Craving a Thanksgiving sandwich? Visit these Houston restaurants.

Late-night snacking on meat and gravy leftovers is a Turkey Day tradition. Megha McSwain

Escape the cold at this Mexican vacation-inspired Heights patio

Houston winter is upon us, but at Casa Nomad you can pretend it's not. Megha McSwain

Take a tour of the largest cruise ship to set sail from Texas

Royal Caribbean's mind-boggling Allure of the Seas ship is now cruising from Galveston's new terminal. Megha McSwain

Wellness cafe in Montrose reopens with new menu, revamped space

Vibrant is positioning itself as more of a lifestyle brand in Houston. Megha McSwain

The legacy of Houston's oldest Indian restaurant

Raja Sweets, the city's oldest Indian restaurant, has been a Gandhi District staple since 1986. Megha McSwain

Enjoy the cold front on this Tex-Mex restaurant's enclosed patio

Rain or shine, the attractive indoor-outside space at Houston's Los Tios is a year-round treat. Megha McSwain

Potato-stuffed flatbreads in Little India are the Eat of the Week

Shiv Sagar serves traditional Indian street eats like hot and fresh aloo parathas. Megha McSwain

Inside Galveston's new $125 million cruise terminal

The destination is now welcoming visitors, including those boarding the Allure of the Seas. Megha McSwain

Why the Butcher's Ball is worth the drive to Brenham this weekend

The Texas Hill Country fete about sustainable food and farming stands out from the rest. Megha McSwain

An oxtail-themed food festival is coming to Houston

17 chefs will cook imaginative takes on the dish at 4th annual Oxtail Mash Up. Megha McSwain

This Houston influencer is fueling the smashburger trend

Abbas Dhanani's new Burger Bodega restaurant looks like a real-life New York City bodega. Megha McSwain

The Halloween candy Houston's pastry chefs are obsessed with

From a chocolate skull-pture to candy-chunk blondies, local pros share their best spooky treats. Megha McSwain

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