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The Voice of Peace

Dagon is a modern Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, named for the former Dutch cargo vessel MV Peace, which broadcast from the Middle East for 20 years. Their motto — "from somewhere in the Mediterranean, we are the Voice of Peace." 

The restaurant's vintage wallpapers, light wood tables and chairs, and banquettes with ivory and chocolate colored cushions evoke la dolce vita, and same 70s warmth and optimism that the MV Peace exuded for decades.

In the kitchen, Executive Chef and Partner Ari Bokovza cooks the dishes he loves the most, drawing inspiration from southern Italy all the way to northern Africa. He celebrates Mediterranean ingredients in all their forms — folded through house-made mezze, layered into freshly made pastas, and grilled for maximum flavor. His signature approach to Mediterranean dining has since expanded to include Acadia in Midtown.

Beverage Director Aviram Turgeman  oversees a creative cocktail list, using Mediterranean fruit, herbs and spices. A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-rated wine list is also available, including a selection of kosher wines.