La Pecora Nera, an Italian deli with two metro Detroit locations, to open in Birmingham
An Italian deli noted for its signature sandwiches is opening a third location in early March.
La Pecora Nera, which already operates in Detroit and Farmington, is heading to downtown Birmingham.
On the La Pecora Nera menu will be its traditional Italian sandwiches and other sandwiches, plus salads, gelato, and coffee.
La Pecora Nera translates to 'the black sheep" in Italian. Its website describes the place as 'where tradition meets culinary delight.'
In Birmingham, La Pecora will take up about a 1,000-square-foot space at 135 Pierce St., the former home of Planthropie.
'It's right in downtown Birmingham, which we love,' said David Ayyash, one of the owners of the La Pecora Nera. 'It's a great community to be a part of.'
Ayyash said they are excited to branch out. Their focus is on sourcing high-quality ingredients and products, he said.
Become an insider: Subscribe to our Eat Drink Freep newsletter!
'Our sandwiches use the highest quality Italian meats and fresh vegetables,' Ayyash said. 'All our dressings are made in-house.'
On the menu, La Pecora Nera features more than a dozen sandwiches with ingredients such as genoa salami, mortadella, and prosciutto. There are also breakfast sandwiches, and a trio of salad offerings. They also offer catering.
In 2017, the first La Pecora Nera opened on Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit. In 2023, a location in downtown Farmington opened.
Ayyash is also an owner of the recently opened Chaos Burger in downtown Detroit. On Clifford Street around the corner from La Pecora Nera location on Washington Boulevard, Chaos Burger is known for its smash burgers.
Chaos Burger is mainly carryout, though there is some seating. Its smashburgers feature a custom blend of beef sourced from Fairway Packing Co. in Fraser. You can order burgers as a single, double, or triple as a classic, Chaos burger with Chaos sauce, or a deluxe version.
More: HopCat to open first Downriver location in Southgate
Also on the menu are Chaos fries, described on its menu as ultra-thin fries topped with prime beef, whole milk American cheese, house-pickled honey jalapenos, sweet Vidalia onion, and chaos sauce. There are also French fries tossed in its house seasoning. Chaos is also known for its house-made honey pickled jalapeños.
Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: La Pecora Nera set to open third location in Birmingham
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Miami Herald
26 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
Where the Money Goes: Map, Charts Show Migrant Remittance Payments
A provision in President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" making its way through the United States Congress would place additional taxes on money immigrants want to send back to their home countries. In 2023, the last full year of data available, over $650 billion was received in remittances by countries worldwide. Roughly a third of that comes from the U.S., with countries with high levels of immigration to American benefitting most from the payments. Republicans in Congress want to recoup some of the money migrant workers in America are sending home, arguing the money should remain circulating within the U.S. economy. Those opposing the move, and some who have studied remittances for years, argue that a remittance tax could drive up immigration to the U.S. rather than hinder it. "Undocumented migrants play a huge role in the U.S. economy, not only as they participate in the labor force, and part of this is that they do send money back home, but a large number of them actually do pay taxes," Rubi Bledsoe, a research associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) told Newsweek. "They also participate in supporting social programs that Americans get access to, without necessarily being able to access them themselves." Bledsoe argued that if remittances aren't being sent back to family and friends, or if the funds are reduced, then those who depend on them may look to come to the U.S. for work as well. Remittances from the U.S. to Mexico in 2023 were around $63.3 billion, or about 3.5 percent of Mexico's total GDP. Most of that money makes it way to some of the poorest regions of Mexico, Bledsoe said, which research from the non-partisan Migration Policy Institute (MPI) think tank supports. "For families in low- to middle-income countries who receive remittances from the United States, for instance, remittances are a lifeline that allows people to pay for utilities, services, and everyday expenses that they would otherwise not be able to afford," Ariel G Ruiz Soto, a senior policy analyst at MPI, told Newsweek. "Remittances can also be turned into investments that benefit not just individual families but also communities through shared projects, like building hospitals, schools, or buying necessary supplies to improve infrastructure." Among the biggest recipients of all global remittances in 2023 were India ($120 billion), Mexico ($66.2 billion), the Philippines ($39 billion), France ($36.9 billion), China ($29.1 billion), and Pakistan ($26.5 billion), according to the World Bank. The data from the World Bank covers worldwide payments, meaning not all that money came from the U.S. — though in cases like Mexico, remittances from the U.S. make up the vast bulk of the total. Americans living overseas who send back money home also count in the data. The U.S. received around $7.7 billion in remittances in 2023. CSIS estimates Mexican workers are sending $300 a month back home in remittances, on average, meaning most of their paycheck is still being spent within the U.S. That means their money is going towards housing, goods and services in their communities, and often state and federal taxes. There has been a steady rise in the amount of money heading to certain countries in recent years, as migration levels and access to jobs in the U.S. have increased. This has caused concern among some on the right who want to see stricter regulations on remittances. "It is kind of a double-edged sword," Ira Mehlman, media director at the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) told Newsweek. FAIR advocates for a more restrictionist immigration policy. "Yes, it does send money back to people in the home countries, but it also becomes a dependency. If you're going to be sending your best workers out of the country to work in another country and then wait for the money to come back, it impedes the development that needs to happen in those countries." Mehlman said FAIR also has concerns that payments are making their way back to cartels and other organized crime groups, while American companies are getting away with employing those without legal status, enabling a cheaper workforce that is detrimental to U.S. citizens as well as immigrants with work authorization. While there is widespread agreement that stopping payments to criminal organizations is necessary, both Bledsoe and Ruiz Soto cautioned against introducing tougher rules on remittance payments. They say this could have an adverse effect on illegal immigration, predicting that, should remittances be cut off from low- and medium-income countries, then more people may look to make the journey to the U.S. "Because the migrant is already here, sending money back, it means that the family of that migrant isn't in the United States," Bledose said. "So it is preventing migration on some level." Ruiz Soto added that "by filling the void of government investment and development, remittances reduce the economic pressures for many people to emigrate irregularly over the long term." Mehlman said Congress could act to introduce stricter measures, as it is looking to do with the tax on remittances, while Ruiz Soto said more security measures to track the funds being sent abroad could be introduced in an attempt to root out abuse. Related Articles Migrants From Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela Told To Self-DeportLA Taco Chain Closes 15 Locations Amid ICE CrackdownWorld Cup Boat Party Canceled After DHS, Coast Guard OperationNew Jersey ICE Escapees: What We Know 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Yahoo
41 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Engine Technology Forum Praises EPA Proposal of New Renewable Fuel Standards
Washington, D.C., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) issued the following statement from Executive Director Allen Schaeffer about today's action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing new renewable fuel targets, known as the Set 2 Proposal: 'The Engine Technology Forum welcomes EPA's announcement today of the establishment of a robust and growth oriented renewable fuels policy. The policy will boost our American energy portfolio, where fuels from below the ground and those from above the ground are valuable and contribute to our energy security and sustainability. 'Today's proposed rule was boosted by the coming together of the renewable fuels and petroleum sectors around shared goals and vision for meeting our increasing demands for energy. ETF joined fuels industry leaders in supporting the call for a minimum of 5.25 billion gallon biomass-based diesel volume, and EPA delivered more. 'Advanced engines and renewable fuels together are a sustainable solution for power and mobility. Internal combustion engines are key to both producing our renewable and traditional fuels and realizing the benefits from them to power key sectors of our economy. Biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, and ethanol already play a vital role in our nation's transportation system and key industries. Thanks to this proposal, that role will be expanded in the future. 'Today's welcome action by Administrator Zeldin ends a period of stagnation and uncertainty for fuels needed to help power our agriculture and transportation sectors in the future. We look forward to working with our members and EPA on the many important details of the proposal on the road to a final rule.' About the Engine Technology ForumFounded on the principles of fact-based education, science, outreach and collaboration, the Engine Technology Forum is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the benefits of advanced engines and the fuels that they use, as well as how these contribute to a sustainable future. Sign up for our digital newsletter and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. CONTACT: Allen Schaeffer Engine Technology Forum 3015149046 aschaeffer@ nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
French lender BPCE to buy Portugal's Novo Banco in major merger deal
In the latest of a series of cross-border merger dramas, France's BPCE is acquiring a 75% stake in Portugal's Novo Banco from US private equity firm Lone Star. The offer values the lender at €6.4bn, making the deal one of Europe's largest banking transactions in recent years. It also reflects a recent wave of consolidation interest within the sector. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to the necessary approvals from regulators and shareholders. 'This transaction enhances our ability to serve Portuguese families and businesses, deepens our commitment to the national economy, and secures a long-term future built on strength, trust, and shared ambition,' said Novo Banco's CEO Mark Bourke in a regulatory filing. Novo Banco was established in 2014 by the Portuguese central bank as the "good bank" carved out from the collapsed Banco Espírito Santo. BES was one of Portugal's oldest and most prominent lenders before its failure during the eurozone financial crisis. In 2017, after over two years of failed attempts by the Portuguese government to privatize Novo Banco, Lone Star acquired a 75% stake by injecting €1bn in capital. The remaining 25% remained under the control of the Portuguese resolution fund and the state, as is still the case today. The years following the acquisition were complicated for Lone Star. Novo Banco dealt with hefty legacy losses from bad loans, which jeopardised the lender's financial position. But in 2021, the bank turned a corner by posting its first profits. Since then, the lender has built itself up as a major player in the Portuguese financial scene. According to Novo Banco's first quarter earnings report, the lender held €43.72bn in net assets and posted a return on tangible equity of 21.7%. Related Sabadell considers move back to Catalonia as BBVA takeover bid looms Banking mergers are hot right now, but cross-border deals still face hurdles BPCE has already initiated conversations with Portuguese authorities regarding the possible purchase of the remaining 25% stake, meaning the deal could eventually evolve into full ownership. For now, however, the French bank is still diversifying its geographic footprint by entering a second core retail market in Europe. It also increases its exposure to variable rate loans, which are more common in Portugal than in France. A competing offer had been considered from Spain's CaixaBank, which already owns Portuguese lender BPI, but the Portuguese government had doubts about increasing Spanish influence in its domestic banking sector. The deal between BPCE and Lone Star comes in the context of a broader trend of cross-border banking mergers. After years of subdued merger activity following the 2008 financial crisis, institutions like UniCredit, BBVA, and Italy's MPS are actively pursuing expansion strategies. At the same time, governments are gradually stepping back from previously nationalised banks, opening the door for more private ownership. Examples of this include UniCredit's stake building in Germany's Commerzbank, with ownership now nearing 30%, and its partial ownership of Greece's Alpha Bank (20%), along with BNP Paribas' acquisition of AXA Investment Managers. An ongoing merger saga is also unfolding in Spain, where the country's second-largest bank, BBVA, has launched a hostile public offer to acquire its rival Banco Sabadell. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
