The food gods have been kind to Houston this year. This past week alone, the city has seen the opening of Austin’s favorite local burger chain and Chicago’s famous hotdog haven on top of a number of fantastic new restaurants in Houston. This October, Houstonians will be able to enjoy cuisine and cocktails from around the globe at Traveler’s Cart.
Opening Wednesday, October 23, Traveler’s Cart opens at 1401 Montrose Blvd. The restaurant is a concept from Matthew Mitchell and Thy Mitchell, the husband-and-wife team behind the popular Traveler’s Table on Westheimer.
The couple’s plans with Traveler’s Cart were to open a street market-inspired restaurant in Houston with a modern twist and global drinks. The couple’s plans were also offer international-cuisine at a more affordable price point and casual setting with the convenience of counter service.
“Whether guests plan to enjoy street snacks at the full-service bar, have a nice dinner in the main dining room, or go tapas-style with a large group on the patio, the menu is so diverse, it’s sure to have something for everyone,” the restaurants writes in a press release.
“Expect to find crowd-pleasing Street Snacks like Arancini Alla Carbonara, Falafel Bites, and Butter Chicken Samosas, Small Plates like Thai Fried Chicken Wings, Puerto Rican Carne Frita, and Pan-Fried Lamb Dumplings, Handheld items like an American Roadside Burger, Fried Chicken Muffaletta, and a Churrasco Steak Sandwich, and Market Mains featuring everything from Pappardelle with Brisket Ragu to Peri Peri Chicken to Jamaican Jerk Pork Ribs. Don’t forget to finish up with something sweet likeGreek Apricot Soufra or Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding”
Traveler’s Cart will also feature a globally-inspired cocktail program. Here, options range from Da Jerk Shack Punch, Mangonada Margarita, Pandam Cream Vietnamese Coffee cocktail, and Peach Cobbler Old Fashioned.
Traveler’s Cart opens on Wednesday, October 23, at 1401 Montrose Blvd. Once up and running, the restaurant will be open from 10 am to 10 pm Sunday to Wednesday and from 10 am to midnight from Thursday to Saturday.