OUR STORY
“I named the restaurant, Kin, because I want everyone who walks through our doors to feel like family.”
Owner Julia Broome
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia Broome was laid off from her role as Account Manager for Global Experience Specialists - where she oversaw the planning of domestic and international trade shows, meetings and event programs for clients. It was during that time that she launched her idea for Kin Southern Table and Bar.
“I knew that I needed to use my free time for good. So I started jotting down what my ideal restaurant would be like. And I thought about how I would like to spend my time with friends and family when the shut down was lifted.”
“I’ve always wanted to own a restaurant. When I was little, I spent summers playing in my Aunt’s garden, watching my mother and Great-Grandmother cook, and love entertaining family and friends.”
Julia wanted to create an all-inclusive safe space where guests could enjoy the food that she grew up on - her family’s Southern cooking. She raised money through a Kickstarter campaign and cash in her savings. Just one year after her layoff, Julia and her team opened Kin on March 30, 2021.
ABOUT JULIA
A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Julia has over twenty years of experience in Hospitality, Catering, and Events. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University in 2009. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.