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Torres told me in front of Carniceria El Novillo, which he has patronized his entire life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

George Rivera’s family owns a Mexican restaurant in the city that Luna has patronized for over a decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2022

Gouskos pulled up in time to see the driver, who he said has patronized the restaurant’s adjacent lounge for the past 15 years to watch sports on television.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

In the crowded queue was David Li, a 27-year-old aerospace engineer based in Beverly Grove who has patronized the Bigg Chill with his girlfriend at least once a week for about two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2021

Lady Parham has patronized or snubbed me ever since I married—when she hasn't been setting my best friends against me.

From The Marriage of William Ashe by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.