IT'S THE SEASON FOR KIN
Following its opening in 2019, Kin has become popular with CBD dwellers and Ballantynes’ customers alike. Since its last feature in Avenues, it has had success with its bespoke events and dining options.
With a new season upon us, Kin’s menu has had a mix up to reflect the best of the region and what it has to offer at this time of year. By using the freshest local ingredients, there is a focus on winter and comfort food with new items including a soul-warming Shakshuka, Pork Belly Burger, Pumpkin Risotto, and a hug in the form of a Boeuf Bourguignon Pie with gluten-free pastry. And about as local as it can get, there is honey from Ballantynes’ own hives in a honey roasted carrot dish.
The Kin team matches the dishes with fabulous wines, beers, and spirits – especially gin, which is the bar’s speciality. They know their stuff at Kin with Hospitality Manager Helen Kraal a judge in this year’s New Zealand Spirits Awards.
This know-how transfers into the Gin Hour, held each month at Kin Wine Bar. This is an opportunity to mingle with like-minded ‘ginthusiasts’ and representatives from some top gin brands. Enjoy a glass and nibbles supplied by the chefs.
A recent addition to the Kin schedule is the Ballantynes Breakfast Club, a bi-monthly speaker series where guests share in the conversation with diverse and compelling leaders in their field. Past speakers include Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale and MM Linen Creative Director, Kerry Jackson.
On top of a range of in-house events, the atrium-style space is also available for private and corporate bookings outside of Ballantynes’ business hours. With plenty of space, and the ability to sit 50 in comfort, custom menus can be designed to fit the occasion, whether it be a Christmas party or networking event.