Not all of July 4th’s traditional fireworks are those in the sky; the thrill of the earth-bound flaming grill is as synonymous with Independence Day celebrations as high altitude pyrotechnics. So Pera Mediterranean Brasserie’s 10-foot grill will work overtime on July 4th (Saturday, July 3rd, too), for Pera’s Boundless Bargain Barbeque – all the hangerLogo steak, chicken brochette, lamb ribs, the restaurant’s signature lamb Adana (hand-chopped lamb seasoned with Mediterranean spices and cooked on a long flat skewer) and marinated shrimp Independence Day celebrants can consume for $19 per person. This also includes limitless servings of bulghur pilaf and yoghurt and cucumber “cacik”and three meze – warm hummus with  lavash chips, tomato and onion salad with pomegranate vinaigrette and watermelon and feta salad with sweet basil dressing. And for the sweet finale, July 4th Weekend Boundless Bargain Barbecue-ists will indulge in Pera’s Independence Day Sundae – vanilla gelatto, candied pistachios, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and fresh cherries.

An additional $19 entitles Boundless Bargain Barbeque-ers to unlimited beer, house red and white wines, soft drinks and Pera’s Watermelon Mojito – the classic rum, mint, sugar, lime, and sparkling water concoction infused with fresh watermelon juice.

Pera
303 Madison Ave
(Btwn 41st & 42nd St)
New York NY 10017
212-878-6301

– guest contributor