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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

13 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Papa Johns Closing 300 Restaurants as North America Downsizes

    Papa Johns to permanently close 300 underperforming North American restaurants by 2027 as part of a major restructuring plan. Get the details on locations and reasons.

  3. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · World

    Chris Higgitt’s £1 Burger Bar in Blackpool: Price Unchanged 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 in U.S. by 2032

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    DoorDash Grandma Delivers to Trump, Praises No-Tax-On-Tips Policy

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code: What to Wear (and Avoid) for Dinner

  10. Wed

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries Recipe Reversal: Pea Starch Removed

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Thu

    News: Health · United States

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Bar Recall: Salmonella Risk

    Spring & Mulberry has recalled its Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars nationwide over potential Salmonella contamination. Find out how to check your product and get a…

  13. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  14. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · California

    In-N-Out Removes ’67’ & ’69’ From Ordering Amid Viral Internet Trends

  15. Sun

    News: Health · California

    California Wild Mushroom Warning: Death, Illness Reported

  16. September 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  17. Sun

    News: Health · California

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

  18. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Olive Garden Tests Smaller Portions, Lower Prices with Success

  19. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · Rancho Cucamonga, California

    Habit Burger Opens Second Rancho Cucamonga Location | Sept. 15, 2025

  20. Wed

    News: Health · United States

    Salmonella Egg Recall: Nearly 100 Sick Across 18 States

    A widespread salmonella outbreak has triggered a major egg recall across 18 states, affecting brands sold at Walmart and Safeway. See how to check your cartons.