16 February 20-26, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | La Pecora Bianca photo breakfast all day landed ninth on the list, and for good reason. According to Yelp, the popular bistro and bakery has a nearly perfect rating on the plat- form (4.8 stars based on nearly 500 reviews), and is loved for its charming atmosphere, co- ziness, and great omelettes and pastries. “Looking for great all-day breakfast? This cozy spot, run by husband-and-wife duo Lau- rent and Sylvia Demoss (from the French Riv- iera), is known for made-to-order omelets, fresh-baked pastries, and a ‘charming, au- thentic French atmosphere,’” explains Yelp for its selection. Amy’s is popular on Yelp for its crepes stuffed with a housemade mixture of apples and cinnamon, its buttered French toast topped with bananas and melted Nutella, and a selection of “unbelievable” croissants. Yelp- ers also write that Amy’s menu is “C’est for- midable!” (It’s great!). A Yelper reviewer even wrote, “I’ve never had an omelet so perfect.” In addition to Amy’s great breakfast options, those looking for lunch can dig into its “wonderful baguette sandwiches” and salads.While its best to get to Amy’s early to avoid the long lines, Yelpers all agree a visit to the French bakery and bistro is well worth it. Twice Removed in Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale hole-in-the-wall cocktail bar and gastropub Twice Removed landed no. 52 on Yelp’s coveted list. According to Yelper reviewers, they love the spot for its friendly and observant staff, wonderful cocktails, and even more deli- cious gastropub eats. One enthusiastic re- viewer wrote, “The food was excellent... the truffle fries, as someone else reviewed, were so good and not over powered by the truffle. The sliders were so good. They had this charred taste and sweetness from the cara- melized onion. The pernil tacos were prob- ably some of the best I have ever had! The flavors were on point. For dessert we had the fried Oreos and they were so good and so fresh!” With 4.6 stars out of 262 reviews, it’s safe to say we get it, Yelp. Amy’s French Bakery & Bistro. 1441 S. Dixie Hwy W., Pompano Beach; 954-781-4211; amys- frenchbakerybistro.com. Twice Removed. 3301 NE 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale; 754-701-1997; twiceremovedftl. com. NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR ▼ CORAL GABLES NYC SOFLO TAKEOVER CONTINUES The New York restaurant takeover in Miami continues — this time with La Pecora Bianca. Known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredi- ents, La Pecora Bianca has become a crowd favorite for those craving elevated Italian din- ing in a stylish, laid-back atmosphere. This past week, the popular spot has put up its sig- nage at the Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, located at 360 San Lorenzo Ave., Ste. 1430. The sign reads, “coming soon,” which means Miami can expect a 2025 opening in the next few months. La Pecora Bianca, which translates to “The White Sheep” in Italian, has made its mark in New York by taking Italian food back to its roots as a local and seasonal cuisine. The restaurant’s menu centers around house- made pastas and modern takes on classic Ital- ian fare. All pastas, including signature dishes like rigatoni vodka, gramigna, and tagliatelle bolognese, are made fresh daily in-house. At the New York City locations, the menu typically begins with beef and pork meatballs in a pomodoro sauce with parmesan; whipped ricotta drizzled with truffle honey; and local burrata topped with honey-poached apples, hazelnut, and charred radicchio. Pastas, which are all made fresh in-house daily, range from the “gramigna,” curly pasta with house-made sausage, broccolini and chili flakes; vodka sauce rigatoni with stracci- atella; pomodoro or cacio e pepe spaghetti; beef and pork bolognese tagliatelle; and ravi- oli with pumpkin, brown butter, and sage. Pastas can be made gluten free, and burrata is available as an optional add-on. Mains include a NY strip steak in a red wine reduction, branzino with olives and lemon, pork chop with sweet and sour pep- pers, and the house “LPB burger,” stacked with fontina cheese, calabrian aioli, and pick- les, and served with parmesan potatoes. In addition to the food, the restaurant’s drinks are inspired by the Italian tradition of aperitivo hour. The drink menu features La Pecora Rosa organic rosé, an extensive selec- tion of spritzes and negronis, and signature cocktails built around Italian Amari. La Pecora Bianca. 360 San Lorenzo Ave., Suite 1430, Coral Gables; lapecorabianca.get- bento.com. CLARISSA BUCH ZILBERMAN La Pecora Bianca is headed to Miami in the trendy Coral Gables neighborhood.
