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What D. Morgan’s Says About Itself…
D. Morgan’s Restaurant & Wine Bar occupy a Historic building in downtown Cartersville built in the late 1800’s. Chef Morgan and his family chose the location because it is centrally located on the square in downtown Cartersville.

We are proud to be a part of the rejuvenation of Cartersville, and we truly believe that Cartersville is becoming a destination for the metropolitan area of Atlanta.” Cartersville has everything to offer from fine dining, Theatre, Museums, and upscale clothing boutiques for residents and tourists. Keep in mind that all this is only 30 miles north of the perimeter….

…and Chef Derek Morgan
Chef Morgan graduated with honors from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 1995 and first worked at Villa Christina in Dunwoody, Ga. He was promoted to Sous Chef while working at Villa Christina and soon moved out west to Los Angeles. It was in L.A., where Derek met Chef Dean James Max at Woodside restaurant in Brentwood. Derek worked at Woodside with Chef Max for one year. He left the hustle and bustle in the “City of Angels” for Paradise Valley, Arizona. Chef Morgan then began working as Executive Sous Chef at The Ranch on Camelback Mountain (now known as The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain). Derek soon moved to the Royal Palms Resort & Spa as Executive Sous Chef. Within six months Derek was promoted to Executive Chef..

What Others Are Saying About D. Morgan’s…

• Morgan knows how to turn out simple, flavorful food that’s absolutely brilliant. His food reflects respect for first-quality ingredients, and the fact that he never over-exercises his influence. Reviewed by Jane Garvey in Georgia GMC Magazine, 06/09
• Rated #1 of 68 restaurants listed I Cartersville by Trip Advisor.
• My wife and I travel a tremendous amount and we entertain clients and dine out a lot while on the road and it is always a pleasure to come home and be able to get the same…NO! Better Quality Food, Service and Wine than we can find on the road!! This AAA 4-Diamond award winning restaurant in our little home town!!! WOW, Cannot believe it!!! Derek is a extraordinary Chef! taylorGASC, Georgia, in Trip Advisor, 5/09

What Do You Say About D. Morgan’s…?
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