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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

12 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Fri

    News: Business

    Papa Johns to Close 300 North American Restaurants by 2027

    Papa Johns announces plans to close 300 underperforming restaurants across North America by 2027, impacting franchise locations and corporate staff. Get the full details.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Blackpool’s £1 Burger Bar: Chris Higgitt’s Enduring Secret

  4. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Sun

    News: Business

    McDonald’s Ending Self-Serve Soda Fountains in US by 2032

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Tue

    News: Business

    DoorDash Grandma Delivers to White House, Highlights No-Tax-on-Tips

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Mon

    News: Business

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Debate: Business Casual Policy

  10. Wed

    News: Business

    Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries: Recipe Reversal After Backlash

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Thu

    News: Business

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Danger in NC

    Raleigh's Spring & Mulberry issued a chocolate bar recall for Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened bars due to Salmonella risk. Check lot #025255 and get refund info.

  13. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  14. Tue

    News: Business

    In-N-Out Burger: Item 67 Removed Over “6-7” Viral Trend

  15. Sun

    News: Lifestyle

    CA Wild Mushroom Warning: Deadly Amatoxin Poisoning Outbreak

  16. September 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  17. Sun

    News: Lifestyle

    Listeria Bowtie Pasta Recall: Albertsons Deli Items in CA Affected

  18. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Olive Garden Tests Smaller Portions, Lower Prices Nationwide

  19. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

    Egg Recall 2025: Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 100 in 18 States