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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

11 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · World

    Papa Johns Closing 300 North American Restaurants by 2027

    Papa Johns will close around 300 underperforming North American restaurants by 2027, with 200 slated for this year, alongside a 7% corporate workforce cut to boost profitability.

  3. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · World

    Blackpool £1 Burger Bar: Chris Higgitt’s Viral Success Since 2006

  4. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    McDonald’s Removing Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DoorDash Grandma Delivers to White House, Praises Trump Tax Policy

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code: The Policy Sparking Online Debate

  10. Wed

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fry Recipe Change After Backlash

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Thu

    News: Health · United States

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Danger Nationwide

    Raleigh's Spring & Mulberry recalls Mint Leaf Chocolate Bars nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. Get refund details & learn about symptoms.

  13. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  14. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    In-N-Out Removes ’67’ & ’69’ from Menu Due to Viral Memes

  15. Sun

    News: Health · California

    California Warns Against Deadly Wild Mushroom Foraging After 21 Poisoned

  16. November 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  17. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    Bay Area Food Banks Surge: SNAP Delays Cause Crisis

  18. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  19. Sun

    News: Health · California

    Bowtie Pasta Recall: Listeria Risk at CA Vons, Safeway, Albertsons