32 maconmagazine.com | February/March 2025
R E S T A U R A N T
romance
INTERVIEW BY JULIA MORRISON | PHOTOS BY JESSICA WHITLEY
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Many a love
story starts in a restaurant, as a nervous first date gives
way to giggles or awkward stares. But what happens when
romance blossoms behind the counter? We decided to
get the perspective of one couple, Kayla Brown and Justin
Cunningham of Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen.