
Dory Chamoun
Owner
Internationally trained, Dory is an alumnus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, he has worked in renowned settings from Beirut's Phoenicia Intercontinental, La Plage, and Café D'Orient to New York City's Marriott Marquis Times Square. Before opening Dory's Cafe, he held the esteemed position of General Manager of B.R.A.S.S., the American Employee Association of the U.S. Embassy Beirut. Dory's passion is fueled by a commitment to bringing delicious Lebanese cuisine and Eastern Mediterranean flavors to the local community, showcased in Dory's Mediterranean Grill offerings. His love for family, food, and fun is evident through the menu and ambiance at Dory's new Cafe Grill Shop, where customers can explore a variety of delicious menu options while enjoying a full calendar of events.
Christine Chamoun
Co-Owner
Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, dedicating more than half of her career to education. She had the unique opportunity to teach overseas in Lebanon, where the culture and customs surrounding food and hospitality made a lasting impression. Enjoying the company of others alongside delicious Lebanese cuisine was a way of life, with the essence of 'Lebanese hospitality' always present. Christine's goal is for patrons to experience this warmth at Dory's Restaurant, where everyone is invited to savor the flavors of the Mediterranean. A passionate individual, she delights in small talk and planning fun meet-ups! When not engrossed in captivating books, writing, or fitness, she cherishes quality time with her family.
In 2019, we opened Dory's Mediterranean Grill in Medford (in Ironstone Village), just 7 months before the pandemic hit. We thrived for over 3 years before life-changing challenges forced us to close that chapter. However, we were grateful for the opportunity to move forward and excited to bring the vision of Dory's Cafe and Mediterranean Goods to life in the Village at Taunton Forge. What happened next was unexpected; we gained a deeper understanding of what our following loved and missed about the Grill, and within roughly six months, we outgrew our little shop space. This led to a hunt for the perfect location to bring back Dory's Restaurant. It was a long and exhausting search for the ideal space, and we almost gave up. In fact, we did give up, and then just two days later, the space right next door became vacant. When we saw it, our first thoughts were that it was perfect - it felt like destiny! This was a massive undertaking, especially considering everything we had been through. Like many, our priority is our family's happiness and health, along with providing healthy food choices, including our cherished Lebanese cuisine. We are passionate about our community and eager to reintroduce Lebanese flavors and
