Walk into Skating Edge Ice Arena and you’ll find something unexpected.
Beyond the sounds of skates carving the ice and the energy of hockey practices and figure skating sessions, there’s a place where rink families gather between games, skaters refuel after practice, and stories about the rink’s history are shared across the counter.
Welcome to Legend Has It Diner — a diner-style concession that has quickly become one of the most talked-about parts of the Skating Edge experience.
For owner Sam, opening a food concept inside the rink wasn’t just a business opportunity — it was a return to a place that shaped his childhood.
“The Skating Edge Ice Arena has a special place in my heart. The first time I stepped on the ice here was in 1982,” Sam says. “I grew up five blocks away and this was where my friends and I spent our Friday and Saturday nights.”
Today, he’s back — this time serving food to the same community that helped shape those memories.
A Rink Full of Stories
The name Legend Has It reflects the deep history and personality of the rink itself.
Over the decades, Skating Edge has been home to talented skaters, memorable moments, and generations of local families who have made the rink part of their lives.
Sam wanted the name to capture that sense of storytelling.
“The rink has such an interesting history,” he explains. “Whether it’s great athletes who trained here or stories people remember from years ago, it all becomes part of the conversation.”
Those conversations often happen right at the counter.
Not Your Typical Rink Food
While many arenas offer traditional concession snacks, Legend Has It approaches its menu more like a small diner that happens to be inside an ice arena.
Sam focuses on comfort food with personality — recipes that feel familiar but carry their own twist.
Fan favorites include:
Fresh Homemade Clam Chowder
Made daily and a go-to for families warming up between sessions.
The Hangover Sandwich
A Midwest-style breaded pork tenderloin sandwich known for its oversized cutlet that extends well beyond the bun.
Guests can order it several ways:
• The Right Way — mustard, pickles, and onions
• The Western Hangover — BBQ sauce, pickles, and onions
• The Wrong Way — customized with any toppings you choose
Other popular menu items include:
• Tonkatsu Plate Lunch
• Korean BBQ, Japanese BBQ, and Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
• Spam Musubi Cups and Bowls
The menu also features the house-made GET SUM YUM sauce, a signature sweet-and-heat flavor that adds a bold kick to several dishes.
And no Southern California diner counter would feel complete without a nostalgic classic — Thrifty Ice Cream, a favorite many locals grew up enjoying.
Inspired by Los Angeles Food Culture
Los Angeles is known for its diverse culinary influences, and that inspiration naturally finds its way into the kitchen.
The menu blends flavors from different cultures — something that reflects the city itself.
New dishes evolve through experimentation, feedback from rink families, and the creativity that comes from cooking in one of the world’s most diverse food cities.
When customers return again and again, Sam knows they’re on the right track.
More Than a Concession Stand
Although Legend Has It operates inside an ice rink, the goal has always been to create something more than a traditional concession stand.
“We’re more than just a snack shack offering rink food,” Sam says. “We operate more like a traditional diner that happens to be located in an ice skating rink.”
That difference is something visitors notice right away.
Many guests arrive expecting the typical rink experience — but leave pleasantly surprised by the food and atmosphere.
A Gathering Place for the Rink Community
One of the things that makes Legend Has It special is the connection it creates between the rink and the community.
Families gather between practices, skaters stop by after sessions, and conversations about the day’s events unfold across the counter.
Players from the Bay Harbor Red Wings youth hockey program are frequent visitors, along with figure skaters training at Skating Edge throughout the week.
For many families, grabbing a meal has become part of the rhythm of a day at the rink.
Looking Ahead
As the Skating Edge community continues to grow, Legend Has It plans to evolve alongside it.
New menu ideas are always being explored, and Sam continues experimenting with comfort-food favorites that reflect both nostalgia and creativity.
But the heart of the concept remains the same: great food, great people, and a welcoming place to gather.
“If you’ve never tried Legend Has It,” Sam says, “just go with your gut. Everything is great. We’ll take care of you and yours.”
Visit Legend Has It at Skating Edge
Next time you visit Skating Edge Ice Arena, stop by the counter and see what everyone’s talking about.
Whether you’re here for hockey, figure skating, public skating, or simply spending time with the rink community, Legend Has It offers a place to refuel, relax, and enjoy the experience.
Because at Skating Edge, great stories — and great food — are always part of the tradition.
