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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

8 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    McDonald’s Ditches Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032

    McDonald's will remove self-serve soda fountains nationwide by 2032, shifting to crew-poured drinks. Discover the reasons behind this significant change to your dining experience.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    DoorDash Grandma Delivers McDonald’s to Trump at White House

  5. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  6. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Internet Debate & Backlash

  7. Mon

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Chick-fil-A Victorville Remodel: Reopening Early April 2026

  8. Wed

    News: Food and Dining · United States

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

  9. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Thu

    News: Health · United States

    Salmonella Alert: Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Bar Recall

  11. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Sun

    News: Health · California

    California Warns: Deadly Mushroom Poisonings Rise, Foraging Banned

    California health officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after a rise in amatoxin poisonings, including one death and severe liver damage from notorious "death cap" varieties.…

  13. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Sun

    News: Health · California

    California Deli Pasta Recall: Listeria Risk at Vons, Safeway, Albertsons