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.