Megha McSwain

Native Houstonian Megha McSwain is a freelance culinary and travel writer with a passion for the spicier foods in life. In addition to having contributed to TheDailyMeal.com and Houstonia Magazine, she has served as a co-host for video blogs and podcasts discussing food and drink related topics on radio stations KHMX Mix 96.5 and KBXX 97.9 The Box. Today, she serves as the food editor for luxury lifestyle mag Houston CityBook and reports on chef and restaurant news with her column Latest Dish.

Best Cheap Eats in Houston 20 Photos

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

The Best Mithai You Can Order Online

11 Chai Blends You’ll Want to Try

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14 Dazzling, Delicious Diwali Gifts

If Kulfi Isn’t Already in Your Frozen Summer Treat Rotation, It Should Be

What Omsom’s Kim Pham Can't Live Without in Her Kitchen

13 Asian American and Pacific Islander-Authored Cookbooks You Need to Know About

8 Online Marketplaces That Can Help You Find Specialty Groceries

Everything You Need to Know About Carrie’s Michelin Chef Dinner in “And Just Like That”

Before Indian Weddings, The Party Starts Early with Ladoos

9 Need-To-Know Indigenous Restaurants in the U.S.

The 25 Most Iconic Dishes Featured in Sex and the City

How Indian Chefs and Hospitality Pros Are Celebrating Diwali

This Pediatrician-Designed Tableware Makes It Simple to Teach Kids How to Eat Healthy

8 Places You Need to Try On a Texas BBQ Road Trip

The Top 10 Foods You Need to Try If You Pass By a Buc-ee’s

We Asked Restaurant Chefs for Their Favorite Chewy Snacks 9 Photos

The Condiments Restaurant Chefs Can't Live Without — And You Shouldn't Either 11 Photos

Houston's Best Barbecue Spots 14 Photos

The Best Restaurants in Houston 28 Photos

The Best Outdoor Dining Experiences Across the U.S. 13 Photos

How the First Female Chef at a Historic New Orleans Restaurant Celebrates Mardi Gras

11 Indulgent Desserts and Sweets to Share at Diwali 12 Photos

The 14 Best Places to Eat Doughnuts in Houston 14 Photos

12 Indian Recipes for Ringing in Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors 12 Photos