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DIPS & MEZES
HUMMUS (V) ...... $10
toasted garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, cumin & sumac
SMOKED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC YOGHURT (V) ...... $10
smoky roasted eggplant, labne, garlic, parsley flakes, sumac
SPICY PEPPER & WALNUT “MUAMMARA” (v) ...... $11
marinated pepper paste, toasted walnut, maldon salt
PERA DIP TRIO ...... $17
hummus, smoked eggplant and spicy pepper “muammara”
PHYLLO ROLLS ...... $13
Feta and Kasseri cheese, cucumber-dill yoghurt
GRAPE LEAVES ...... $13
hand-rolled with rice and aromaic spices, served with garlic-dill labne
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI ...... $18
beef soujouk and sliced cherry peppers, smoked paprika yoghurt aioli, scallions
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS ...... $23
giant white beans, bell peppers, red onion, parsley
GRILLED ARTICHOKE ...... $16
green pea puree, fava beans, dill and lemon
CHEF’S MEZE SAMPLER (Dinner Only) ...... $25
a tasting plate of various mezes, including chef’s inspirational additions
MAIN COURSES
SIGNATURE FRESH LAMB “ADANA” ...... $31
grilled tomato, long hot pepper, cippolini onions, lavash bread
SIRLOIN “SHASHLIK" STEAK FRITES ...... $34
48-hr marinated thin-sliced sirloin, grilled “shashlik”style with peppers and onion, served with Mediterranean fries
PERA ORGANIC BEEF BURGER ...... $21
calabrian chili aioli, Turkish slaw, Brick City Brioche bun, Mediterranean fries / add Kasseri cheese +2
LEVANTINE SEAFOOD CAKE ...... $35
atlantic cod, shrimp, roasted beets with basil yoghurt, baby arugula, tangerine olive oil
PAN-ROASTED SALMON ...... $29
butternut squash risotto, fennel pollen yoghurt and sage
CHICKEN “SHASHLIK” ...... $26
thin sliced chicken breast, marinated in Greek yoghurt, baby arugula, artichoke, red onion, bulghur pilaf
KALE GNOCCHI (v) .............. $24
creamy kale pesto, roasted black walnuts, aged Parmigiano Reggiano
GRILLED VEGETABLE TIMBALE (v) ...... $19
grilled marinated eggplant, zucchini and tomato, quinoa, beluga lentil, baby arugula, spicy harissa on the side
SIDE DISHES
GRILLED VEGETABLES ...... $12
TURKISH COLESLAW ...... $7
BULGHUR PILAF ...... $9
LONG HOT PEPPERS w/ MINT YOGHURT ..... $10
MEDITERRANEAN FRIES ...... $10
YOGHURT “CACIK” ...... $7
SALADS
VILLAGE SALAD (v) ...... $17
cherry tomato, cucumber, parsley, onion, kalamata olives, sheep’s milk feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette ·
MAROUL SALAD(v) ...... $15
shredded romaine hearts, dill, scallion, feta cheese, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil
WATERMELON & FETA (v) ...... $17
fresh basil, freshly-pressed grape “saba”, extra virgin olive oil
ADD-ONS
sliced sirloin “shashlik” · 15
char-grilled octopus · 18
chicken “shashlik” · 12
signature lamb “adana” · 13
grilled jumbo shrimp · 15
pan-roasted salmon · 13
SHARED PLATES & MEZES
CRISPY PHYLLO ROLLS (5pcs) ...... $13
(vegetarian)
HOMEMADE GRAPE LEAVES (5 pcs) ...... $13
(vegetarian)
WARM HUMMUS ...... $9
with or w/o beef pastırma
(vegetarian)
SMOKED EGGPLANT DIP ...... $10
with garlic yoghurt
(vegetarian)
CRUSHED WALNUT & SPICY PEPPER “MUAMMARA” ...... $11
(vegetarian)
PERA DIP TRIO ...... $17
hummus, smoked eggplant and spicy pepper muammara
(vegetarian)
ZUCCHINI “MUCVER” FRITTERS (5 pcs) ...... $14
with sage yoghurt
(vegetarian)
SPICY FETA & ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP...... $10
(vegetarian)
GRILLED ARTICHOKE ...... $14
with pea and fava beans
(vegetarian)
HALLOUMI CHEESE CROQUETTES (5pcs) ...... $13
with eggplant jam
PASTIRMA WRAPPED FETA-STUFFED DATES (5pcs) ...... $12
LAMB “ADANA” CUT ROLL (6pcs) ...... $16
CHICKEN “ADANA” CUT ROLL (6 pcs) ...... $14
MEDITERRANEAN LAMB MEATBALL SLIDERS (2 pcs) ...... $13
TURKISH SMOKED LAMB TACOS (2 pcs) ...... $13
GRILLED SHRIMP LOLLIPOPS ...... $16
skewered around Turkish beef 'soujouk'
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI ...... $18
CHAR-GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS ...... $23
HAMSI TAVA ...... $13
mild Black Sea anchovies, corn flour dusted and fried, served with arugula and cherry tomato
CHEF’S MEZE SAMPLER ...... $28
a tasting plate of our various mezes, including chef’s inspirational additions
SALADS
MEDITERRANEAN VILLAGE SALAD ...... $16
cherry tomato, cucumber, parsley, onion, kalamata olives, sheep’s milk feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette
(vegetarian)
WATERMELON & FETA ...... $16
cubed sweet watermelon and savory sheep's milk feta, sweet basil dressing
(vegetarian)
GRAPEFRUIT & AVOCADO SALAD ...... $16
grape tomatoes, microgreens, scallion, red rasdish, toasted almonds
(vegetarian)
MAROUL SALAD ...... $15
shredded romaine hearts, dill, scallion, feta cheese, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil
(vegetarian)
SALAD ADD ONS
sliced sirloin “shashlik”...... $15
signature lamb “adana”...... $13
grilled jumbo shrimp...... $15
chicken brochette ..... $12
pan-roasted salmon...... $15
sheep’s milk feta cheese...... $4
char-grilled octopus ...... $20
MAIN COURSES
PERA’S SIGNATURE FRESH LAMB “ADANA” ...... $34
hand-ground daily and marinated with eastern Mediterranean spices, with fresh lavash, garnish salads and vegetable bulghur pilaf
BABY LAMB CHOPS ...... $45
dusted with Turkish paprika and sea salt, rosemary fingerling potatoes, grilled piquillo peppers
DUO “SHASHLIK STEAK” FRITES ...... $39
marinated center sliced lamb loin and beef sirloin, skewer-grilled with peppers & sweet onion, Mediterranean fries
MIXED GRILL PLATTER ...... $41
pera’s signature lamb “adana”, baby lamb chop, seasoned lamb riblets, tender chicken “shashlik” and sliced sirloin “shashlik”
BRAISED LAMB SHANK ...... $38
whole grain farro, dry apricots, parsley and pinenuts
THE LAMBURGER ...... $25
stuffed w/ feta, olives & roasted tomato, brioche roll, fries or salad
PERA STEAK BURGER ...... $23
tomato-onion-pickle slaw, pera’s burger sauce, fries or salad
w/ Kasseri cheese...... $25
CHICKEN “SHASHLIK” ...... $32
sliced chicken breast marinated in Greek yogurt, paprika and extra virgin olive oil, served with arugula-avocado-artichoke salad and harissa bulghur pilaf
PAN-ROASTED CITRUS SALMON ...... $31
beluga lentil & cracked wheat tabbouleh, sweet potato, saffron
GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD ...... $38
char-grilled jumbo shrimp and Spanish octopus, arugula–avocado– artichoke salad, radish, tomatoes, lemon & e.v.o.o.
GRAPE LEAF WRAPPEED MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO ...... $37
boneless fillet wrapped with lemon, parsley and roasted garlic, roasted beet salad
CORFU-STYLE LINGUINE ...... $32
jumbo shrimp and grilled calamari, tomato confit, kalamata olives, raki beurre blanc, parmigiano reggiano
MEDITERRANEAN GNOCCHI ...... $26
walnuts, currants, preserved lemon zest, creamy white wine sauce, shaved parmesan
(vegetarian)
GRILLED VEGETABLE TIMBALE ...... $24
grilled marinated eggplant, zucchini and tomato, quinoa, beluga lentil, baby arugula, spicy harissa on the side
(vegetarian)
ROASTED EGGPLANT CIABATTA ...... $21
toasted ciabatta with roasted vegetables, garlic, tomato, olive oil, kasseri, pine nut & oregano pesto, fries or salad
CRAB CAKE LEVANTINE
roasted beets with basil yoghurt, baby arugula, tangerine olive oil ..... $38
SIDE DISHES
GRILLED ASPARAGUS...... $12
RED QUINOA AND BELUGA LENTIL TABOULEH ...... $12
BLISTERED RAINBOW PEPPERS ...... $10
BULGHUR PILAF ...... $9
MEDITERRANEAN FRIES ...... $10
GRILLED ARTICHOKE W/ FETA, GARLIC & ARGULA ...... $11
ROSEMARY FINGERLING POTATOES ...... $10
YOGHURT “CACIK” ...... $7
THREE COURSE 38 PER PERSON
(NOT INCLUDING TAX & GRATUITY)
50% OFF WINES BY THE BOTTLE
(ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS)
APPETIZERS
MEDITERRANEAN DIP TRIO
warm hummus with beef pastirma, smoked eggplant garlic yoghurt, and spicy pepper and walnut
(vegetarian)
VILLAGE SALAD
cherry tomato, cucumber, parsley, onion, kalamata olives, sheep’s milk feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette
(vegetarian)
PORTUGUESE FRIED CALAMARI
beef soujouk and sliced cherry peppers, smoked paprika yoghurt aioli
TURKISH SMOKED LAMB TACOS
pickled red onions
ZUCCHINI “MUCVER”
sage yoghurt sauce
MAIN PLATES
PERA STEAK BURGER
tomato-onion-pickle slaw, Pera’s burger sauce, Mediterranean fries
add kasseri cheese ...... $3
BRAISED LAMB CHOPS
dusted with Turkish paprika and sea salt, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled piquillo peppers ($5 addt'l)
CHICKEN “SHASHLIK”
marinated thin sliced chicken breast, skewered with peppers and onions, bulghur pilaf
CRAB CAKE LEVANTINE
roasted beets with basil yoghurt, baby arugula, tangerine olive oil
PAN-ROASTED CITRUS SALMON
beluga lentil and cracked wheat tabbouleh, sweet potato, saffron
PERA STEAK CHEESEBURGER
tomato-onion-pickle slaw, kasseri cheese, pera's burger sauce, Mediterranean fries
MEDITERRANEAN GNOCCHI
walnuts, currants, preserved lemon zest, creamy white wine sauce, shaved parmesan
(vegetarian)
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA ...... $10
peeled ground Turkish pistachios and light syrup
RICE PUDDING ...... $11traditional Turkish vanilla pudding with bruléed crust and cinnamon
DARK CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE ...... $14
pistachio ice cream, confectioner’s sugar
SELECTION OF
ICE CREAM AND SORBET ...... $11
please ask your server for our daily selection
Available in the bar & lounge from 3:30pm – 7pm daily
Choice of wine/cocktail and 2 mezes* · 20
Additional rounds: wine/cocktails · 10 · choice of two mezes · 10
*specific items are subject to change without notice
MEZZE CHOICES
HAND-ROLLED GRAPE LEAVES
CRISPY PHYLLO ROLLS
MARINATED OLIVES
WARM HUMMUS WITH LAVASH CHIPS
SMOKED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC YOGHURT
PERA-STYLE TOMATO AND ONION
SPICY PEPPER AND WALNUT “MUAMMARA”
MEDITERRANEAN PEASANT SALAD
BLUEFISH FALAFEL
PASTIRMA-WRAPPED FETA-STUFFED DATES
SOUJOUK LOLLIPOPS
CHEESE SELECTION ($6 EXTRA)
subject to seasonal updates
WINE BY THE GLASS
SPARKLING, CAVA RESERVA, CANALS & MUNNE, SPAIN
2012 CHARDONNAY, WILLIAM COLE, CHILE
2014 PINOT NOIR, BETWEEN THE LINES, CALIFORNIA
2013 ROSE, SEVILEN “R”, MENDERES VALLEY, TURKEY
subject to seasonal updates
COCKTAILS
PERA 34
cava, campari, orange bitters
POMEGRANATE COSMOPOLITAN
vodka, pomegranate puree, lime juice
BLOOD ORANGE GIMLET
gin, fresh blood orange puree & lime juice
BLUEBERRY SMASH
pisco, elderflower liquor, muddled blueberries
subject to seasonal updates