Alyssa High

Dallas, Plano

Magazine Editor at Plano Magazine

Magazine Editor at Preston Hollow Advocate Mag

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Articles

Ford’s Garage is community and Ford-driven

1 day ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

June 28, 2025<June 28, 2025 Ford’s Garage is community and Ford-driven by Alyssa High Ford’s Garage Signature Burger ($16.99) features a 1/2-pound Black Angus beef patty topped with sharp cheddar cheese, bourbon BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion, all served on a brioche bun. Photo by KathyTran. For many, stepping into Ford’s Garage is like taking a step back in time.
Things to do this July

1 day ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

Featured image: Patriotic Pops Concert in The Park , July 3JULY 2 JASON SALMONWEDNESDAY, 6:30 P.M., MIC DROP COMEDY, 7301 LONE STAR DRIVETexas-born comedian Jason Salmon brings the latest from his comedy specials to Mic Drop. JULY 3PATRIOTIC POPS CONCERT IN THE PARKTHURSDAY, 7 P.M., HAGGARD PARK, 901 E. 15TH ST. The Plano Community Band is hosting a free concert in the park in a tribute to the Armed Forces.
Morning tea in Plano from around the globe

1 day ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

June 28, 2025<June 28, 2025 Morning tea in Plano from around the globe by Alyssa High Moroccan mint tea from Darna. Photo by Lauren Allen. Mornings in Plano are steeped in more than just coffee. At cafes and restaurants around town, morning tea is having a quiet moment, whether it’s masala chai simmered with spices or a ceremonious green tea. So we took a tour.
Bazaria Sweets brings award-winning gelato to Plano

1 day ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

Tucked between a Subway, a hobby shop and a hair salon in a quiet Plano strip mall, Bazaria Sweets doesn’t immediately scream “culinary destination.” But inside, you’ll find frozen yogurt, small-batch gelato and a scoop of international recognition. Bazaria first opened in 2020, just as the pandemic began to upend daily life. Owners Mohammad and Deema Awwad envisioned a shop rooted in Middle Eastern tradition, offering knafeh (a warm cheese pastry) alongside frozen yogurt.
Sitting down with Uchiko's chef de cuisine Steffen Perico

1 day ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

“Non-traditional” Japanese eatery Uchiko opened last year in Legacy West, adding another restaurant to James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole’s Hai Hospitality lineup. The wood-grilled twist to Dallas’ Uchi is headed by chef de cuisine Steffen Perico, a long-time Hai veteran. We sat down with Perico to talk about everything from his start in the industry to opening Uchiko. What made you want to become a chef? It all started at home with my mom.
How Hinckley House Bakery turned a sourdough hobby into a business

1 day ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

On weekend mornings, the front yard of one Central Plano brick home brings smells of browned butter, warm berries and tangy sourdough. Neighbors — who hail from beyond the Pittman Estates borders and into the far reaches of DFW — follow the scent to a small shelf by the door, where handwritten bags of home-baked goodies await them, signed Hinckley House Bakery. “My house always smells so good on Saturdays and Sundays,” Hinckley House Bakery owner Michelle Hinckley laughs.
Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program has officially placed over 1,000 interns

5 days ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

June 24, 2025<June 24, 2025 Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program has officially placed over 1,000 interns by Alyssa High Photo courtesy of the City of Plano. Over a decade since its inception, the program has reached the milestone of serving over 1,000 students in Plano ISD.
Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program has officially placed over 1,000 interns

5 days ago | prestonhollow.advocatemag.com | Alyssa High

The Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program (PMSIP), which began providing Plano ISD students with paid internships through partnerships with local businesses and corporations in 2014, has officially surpassed the milestone of placing 1,000 students. The program provides rising juniors and seniors with work experience in fields like technology, finance, healthcare, education, hospitality, real estate, marketing, higher education and nonprofits, according to a news release.
Father's Day dining specials in Plano

2 weeks ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

June 10, 2025<June 10, 2025 Father’s Day dining specials in Plano by Alyssa High Photo courtesy of Haywire. Whether Dad is into seafood or Mexican, bourbon or wine, there's plenty of reservations available left for Father's Day dining. Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, and if Dad isn’t cooking out and you don’t have reservations yet, check out this restaurant lineup:7801 Windrose Ave.
Rachel Feinstein coming soon to Mic Drop Comedy Plano

2 weeks ago | planomagazine.com | Alyssa High

June 9, 2025<June 9, 2025 Rachel Feinstein coming soon to Mic Drop Comedy Plano by Alyssa High Rachel Feinstein, courtesy of Mic Drop Comedy. Known for her impressions and exploration into her life as a wife of a firefighter and mother of a 3-year-old daughter, Feinstein comes to Mic Drop in July. Mic Drop Comedy will soon feature Rachel Feinstein, one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” on July 11-12.