Who are Thy and Matthew Mitchell? What to know about Traveler’s Table
Houston Chronicle • • nation
Key Points:
- Houston restaurateur Thy Mitchell and her two children, Maya and Max, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at their River Oaks home, according to a Facebook post by Mitchell's sister and Houston Police Department reports.
- Police responded to a welfare check by a babysitter and discovered two adults and two children deceased; the homicide division is investigating, but identities of all victims have not been officially confirmed.
- Thy Mitchell co-owned internationally inspired restaurants Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart with her husband Matthew Mitchell, who also launched a travel-themed clothing line, Foreign Fare.
- The Mitchells' restaurants are known for offering diverse global cuisines, with Traveler’s Table featuring dishes from various countries and Traveler’s Cart focusing on global street food.
- Despite the tragedy, both Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart remain open for business, with the investigation into the deaths ongoing.
