Kate Smith

Chef Kate Smith discovered her passion for the culinary world and began working under the acclaimed Tony Maws of Craigie Street Bistro, where she spent a year until the restaurant relocated to Craigie on Main. From there, she cooked at Cambridge’s T.W. Food, where she worked her way up to sous chef as well at Ventuno in Nantucket and as chef de cuisine at Kirkland Tap & Trotter and Toro. In 2020, Kate and her husband, Trevor opened Thistle & Leek in Newton Centre. Inspired by their travels through Europe, the cozy restaurant evokes the vibe of London’s modern gastropubs with a menu of seasonal-driven small plates, an old world wine list, a straightforward cocktail program and warm and casual hospitality.