A peppermint tea, the "now boarding" toast sandwich and "kryptonian"...

A peppermint tea, the "now boarding" toast sandwich and "kryptonian" panini-style pressed sandwich are on the menu at Panoramica in Peconic. Credit: Melissa Azofeifa

Peconic’s newest cafe is ready for takeoff.

The trio behind Greenport’s Little Creek Oyster Farm's new home — Ian Wile, Travis Zurawski and Rosalie Rung — acquired the space on Peconic Lane and kicked off the new year by launching their latest venture, Panoramica.

"We were looking for a name that sounded like it was a place ... like it was a location in a different time on a different world," Zurawski said.

Business partner and owner Travis Zurawski and staff member Kerry McCrossen...

Business partner and owner Travis Zurawski and staff member Kerry McCrossen inside Panoramica in Peconic. Credit: Megan Schlow

Panoramica patrons may feel they've been transported onto a retro-futuristic spaceship as they drop in for lunch, accomplished not only by its name but in its menu (think: "now boarding" and "kryptonian" sandwiches) and interior design. 

Find white-and-orange detailing on the ceiling and floors, two private work booth seats and a theremin sink in the bathroom. Zurawski describes the interior as "midcentury, space-age, Palm Springs futurism." It was designed by Greenport-based carpenter Ricky Saetta, who started building last spring, working 14-hour days to finish. It took almost a year of preparation to open the cafe on Jan. 1.

Panoramica, Peconic's newest cafe, transports patrons onto a retro-futuristic spaceship...

Panoramica, Peconic's newest cafe, transports patrons onto a retro-futuristic spaceship when they drop in for lunch. Credit: Megan Schlow

"It's not just an art piece that gets put up on a wall somewhere where only two people get to enjoy it," Saetta said. "These are public spaces that everybody gets to enjoy and I like [my projects] to be big and have interactive elements so it's a true experience, and now's the time where everybody gets to go and experience it, and it's just the best for me."

The on-brand menu has toast sandwiches such as the "now boarding" ($10) made of ricotta, strawberry, almond, mint and honey on toast. They have panini-style pressed sandwiches such as the "kryptonian" ($15), which includes roast beef, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar, black beans and crema. Get a caffeine fix with an espresso ($3), americano ($4) or hot tea ($4). Smoothies on the menu include the "o-rama" ($10), with avocado, spinach, banana and vanilla. There's also a "chip-o-matic" salad ($15) and parfaits ($10).

Panoramica, 2745 Peconic Lane, Peconic, visitpanoramica.com, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

 
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