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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. July 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Costco food courts add chicken strips at several California warehouses

    Costco food courts at several California warehouses, including Alhambra and Bakersfield, added $6.99 chicken strips to menus in July.

  3. Fri

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Hooters says families are part of its comeback. South Florida employees say they always were

  4. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Papa Johns Closing 300 North American Restaurants

  6. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · World

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

  7. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

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

  9. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    DoorDash Grandma Meets Trump: $100 Tip, Tax Policy Highlighted

  11. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  12. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Online Backlash

    Ruth's Chris Steak House's longstanding business casual dress code is facing renewed online backlash. Learn about the policy, what's prohibited, and why diners are divided.

  13. Wed

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fries Pea Starch Recipe Change

  14. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  15. Thu

    News: Health · United States

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Risk in Mint Bars

  16. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  17. Tue

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    In-N-Out Burger Removes Order Number 67 Amid Meme Popularity

  18. Sun

    News: Health · California

    Deadly Mushroom Poisoning in California: 1 Death, Liver Failure

  19. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  20. Sun

    News: Health · California

    Albertsons, VONS Recall Bowtie Pasta Deli Items in California