Sharyn Jackson
Reporter
Food and drinkA New Jersey native, Jackson moved to Minneapolis in 2014, when she joined the Star Tribune as a general assignment features writer. She was previously a news reporter for USA Today and the Des Moines Register, and an arts writer and editor at the Village Voice in New York City. She earned a Master of Science from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Jackson is a leader of the Minnesota chapter of NLGJA - the Association of LGBTQ Journalists. She has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Association of Alternative Newsmedia, and is a Livingston Award finalist.
Latest from Sharyn Jackson
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Thai and West African cuisine, Eat Street and sweet treats capped off a delicious week.
February 6, 2026
Our favorite chicken wings of the moment, just in time for the Super Bowl
Here are more than 30 of our favorite places serving up wings of all types and spice levels in the Twin Cities area — separated into categories for your snacking convenience.
February 5, 2026
What’s it like to live in Minnesota right now? Life in the shadow of ICE.
We asked people how their lives have changed, or not changed.
February 3, 2026
12 great things our food writers ate on Nicollet Avenue this week
From Jamaican curries and Szechuan wontons to generous-sized margaritas and destination-worthy doughnuts, it’s called Eat Street for a reason.
January 30, 2026
L.A.-inspired, organic cafe Parcelle adding a Wayzata location
Plus: A new red-sauce restaurant in Robbinsdale, and knafeh and all things sweet coming to the Mall of America.
January 27, 2026
Editor's Pick
James Beard nods come at a time when chefs, restaurants have little to celebrate
Some of Minnesota’s best chefs are struggling to survive: “I would trade any possible accolade for peace of mind.”
January 23, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Our best bites included matcha tea cakes, birria stew, Jerusalem bagels, “potachos” and shaved ice treats we never knew we needed until now.
January 23, 2026
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards
With recognition in major categories, the prestigious awards shine a light on local talent during a rough time for restaurants.
January 21, 2026
How Twin Cities restaurants are changing amid ICE surge: ‘We are pretty much back to COVID’
Locked doors, extra security, staff shortages, changing hours and temporary closures are all part of doing business in an effort to stay afloat.
January 19, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate around the Twin Cities this week
Pupusas Benedict, pho-style French dip and more at neighborhood eateries. Plus, a new place for dumplings.
January 16, 2026
St. Paul’s Meritage to spin off a steak frites restaurant
Chef Russell Klein hopes to take one of his most popular menu items to the suburbs as a standalone restaurant.
January 12, 2026
3 places to get iconic Minnesota chicken wild rice soup
Our unofficial state soup brims with pride and rich comfort.
January 12, 2026
