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Plano’s barbecue map gets a bold new pin: Yearby’s Barbecue & Waterice—the Black-owned, Muslim-operated smokehouse—begins its soft opening Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3201 Alma Drive, Suite 100. Weekends only for now, the central Plano spot brings halal craft barbecue and a Philly-favorite frozen dessert under one roof.
On the pits, Yearby’s serves halal Texas barbecue—no pork—with brisket, smoked turkey, ribs, and house-made sausage, plus sides like mac and cheese, street corn, and potato salad. The “Waterice” nods to co-owner Sabrina Henley’s Philadelphia roots: a dairy-free, creamy-textured dessert that’s smoother than a snow cone and softer than Italian ice. The restaurant sits near U.S. 75 and Parker Road…