CONCEPT
Designed by Melissa Brown, Pera’s interior balances warm earth tones and natural materials with the vibrant colors of Mediterranean cuisine. Cranberry, forest green and eggplant accents, rich yet mellow woods - walnut for the walls, and exotic decorative zebrawood for the bar - onyx and alabaster panels and ceramic tiles are among the standout design elements. A long communal table sets the stage for larger parties and gatherings. The furniture is also designed by Brown and similar in spirit to the restaurant's cuisine - inspired by the east but adapted for New York. Each piece is handcrafted and sits low to the floor, creating a relaxed eastern aesthetic. Brown effectively lowered the ceiling to make the large, elegant space more intimate by hanging two palas (unique, traditional arched Turkish knives) made of sheetrock and covered with duchess satin.
Karacam hopes that Pera will add to New York’s culinary landscape by offering a new level of authenticity in Mediterranean cuisine served in a warm and elegant setting.
