Happy Ice Hopes to Offer Something Sweet in Challenging Times

Transitioning from truck to storefront amid pandemic and protests hasn’t been easy, but for founder Lemeir Mitchell, it’s a labor of love
Brittany Martin • Los Angeles Magazine • June 19, 2020
When Happy Ice opens its brick-and-mortar shop on Melrose this weekend, it will represent the culmination of years of work for founder Lemeir Mitchell, bringing a taste of his native Philadelphia out to L.A. “I moved here from Philadelphia after...
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