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
We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it
From the genius of falafel waffles to sambusas and frozen beer, this year’s crop of new foods are fresh, spicy, fresh and flavorful.
August 22, 2025
Will beer soft serve be this year’s Minnesota State Fair food craze?
The minds behind LuLu’s Public House (and deep-fried ranch) have teamed up with Pryes Brewing to bring you Soft Serve Royal Raspberry Beer.
August 20, 2025
Chef Jorge Guzmán exits Chilango, steps away from Minneapolis restaurants
The James Beard-nominated chef is shifting his focus to Ohio restaurants and family while Chilango continues under new leadership.
August 19, 2025
We want to answer your questions about new State Fair foods
Our Taste Team is trying every new food at the Minnesota State Fair. Now, we want to hear your questions.
August 19, 2025
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15 blue-ribbon ways to eat vegan at the Minnesota State Fair
From frozen grapes to Egyptian koshari, plant-based eating at the fair has never been more delicious.
August 19, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Lakeside and farmers market hangs, road trip finds and other odes to summer.
August 15, 2025
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These three Caesar salads exemplify this classic dish
Order up: Restaurants are making upgrades and taking this classic into new territory.
August 11, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Nostalgic acts, dishes that geared us up for the fair and more.
August 8, 2025
10 new Twin Cities area patios to check out before summer scooches by
From drinks with lakeside views to outdoor dining at quaint city oases, find peak enjoyment and plenty of greenery as you stop by these fresh takes.
August 5, 2025
The 13 best chocolate chip cookies in the Twin Cities area
To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, we resurface our taste test of 40 cookies from local bakeries and still stand by these picks.
August 4, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities and beyond this week
Nostalgic pizza, a jalapeño popper tribute and a double scoop of joy.
August 1, 2025
Saturday Dumpling Co. on a roll as it adds 2 Minneapolis locations
It’s a busy summer for the dumpling makers, who are expanding to a food hall while making their debut at the Minnesota State Fair. Plus, more Malcolm Yards food news.
July 31, 2025
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