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
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
A chilly week had us in pursuit of cozy comforts: pasta and Coneys at neighborhood spots, a new suburban pho place and a love letter to a Minnesota cocktail.
January 24, 2025
Eat & Drink
9 great meatless handhelds in Twin Cities-area restaurants right now
Whether you’re looking to eat less meat or just want a really good sandwich, these are some of our current menu favorites.
January 22, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
An excellent smash burger, egg sandwich, loaded fries and gold-star roasted vegetables at a chef-driven restaurant were some of this week’s great finds.
January 17, 2025
Eat & Drink
Doing Dry January? New Maple Grove shop brings ‘dirty soda’ craze to Minnesota
The new suburban soda shop serving up drinks named after songs from the 1990s started as a food truck.
January 13, 2025
Eat & Drink
7 Twin Cities area restaurant closings so far in 2025
Say farewell to plant-based burgers, a downtown sports bar, a Stillwater distillery and more.
January 10, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
New places to grab bagels, dim sum and tiki drinks, plus oldies but goodies for hot dogs and hibachi.
January 10, 2025
Eat & Drink
The New York Times found one great slice in the Twin Cities. We’re here to say there’s more.
Sure, we’ll take the dangling pizza bait. Here are 9 restaurants beloved for their East Coast style.
January 9, 2025
Eat & Drink
112 Eatery menu goes retro for 20th anniversary
Chef Isaac Becker is bringing back beloved classics, including the English muffin burger bun, for the occasion – and he’s taking requests.
January 8, 2025
Eat & Drink
7 Twin Cities area restaurant closings so far in 2025
Say farewell to plant-based burgers, a downtown sports bar, a Stillwater distillery and more.
January 10, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
New places to grab bagels, dim sum and tiki drinks, plus oldies but goodies for hot dogs and hibachi.
January 10, 2025
Eat & Drink
The New York Times found one great slice in the Twin Cities. We’re here to say there’s more.
Sure, we’ll take the dangling pizza bait. Here are 9 restaurants beloved for their East Coast style.
January 9, 2025
Eat & Drink
112 Eatery menu goes retro for 20th anniversary
Chef Isaac Becker is bringing back beloved classics, including the English muffin burger bun, for the occasion – and he’s taking requests.
January 8, 2025