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Mary Ferguson

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Mary Ferguson is a senior food and dining writer for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. A former chef, Ferguson covers restaurants, culinary trends, chefs and the broader food industry. Ferguson holds a master's degree in food science and human nutrition and grew up in Springfield, Illinois.

Stories by Mary Ferguson

10 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Papa John’s: 300 Restaurants Closing in North America by 2027

    Papa John's is closing 300 underperforming North American restaurants by 2027, aiming to boost profitability and franchisee health. This includes corporate workforce reductions.

  3. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · World

    Blackpool’s £1 Burger Bar: Chris Higgitt Defies Inflation Since 2006

  4. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    McDonald’s Phasing Out Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DoorDash Driver Delivers to White House, Celebrates Tax Policy

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Online Debate

  10. Wed

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fry Recipe: Pea Starch Removed in 2026

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Thu

    News: Health · United States

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Risk

    Spring & Mulberry has recalled its Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars (lot #025255) nationwide due to possible Salmonella contamination. Learn how to identify affected products and…

  13. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  14. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    In-N-Out Removes Order 67, 69 Due to Viral Meme

  15. Sun

    News: Health · United States

    California Warns Against Foraging Wild Mushrooms After Fatal Poisoning Outbreak

  16. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  17. Sun

    News: Health · United States

    Bowtie Pasta Recall: Vons, Safeway, Albertsons Listeria Risk