Mohammad’s Fig Krokan — a blend of caramelized almonds and sweet fig — earned third place at a regional round of the prestigious Gelato Festival America.
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. But shortly after launching, the 2021 snowstorm, known not-so-lovingly as “Sno-VID,” caused major flooding that forced the store to close for nearly a year and a half…