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
Ranking new foods at Target Field just in time for the Twins’ Opening Day
Bites from local chefs, wings, sausage packs to feed a crowd and refreshing boba tea are among our favorite offerings in this year’s starting lineup.
April 3, 2025
Minneapolis restaurant, wine bar named finalists for national James Beard Awards
The chefs from Myriel, Diane’s Place and Kado no Mise are all regional nominees.
April 2, 2025
3 new foods to eat at CHS Field when at a Saints game this season
This weekend marks the Minnesota baseball team’s season home opener.
March 28, 2025
The 5 best pizzas our food writers ate this week
Fanning out and exploring pizzas new to us, because discovering a great slice never gets old.
March 28, 2025
First look: Beloved steakhouse Burch returns in new Minneapolis location
Award-winning chef Isaac Becker and hospitality pro Nancy St. Pierre revive Burch Steakhouse and Snack Bar in the North Loop.
March 26, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
The irresistible lure of cotton candy clouds; the pursuit of great sandwiches, Mexican fare and one last call.
March 21, 2025
12 great new burgers to try in the Twin Cities area
Chefs are bringing their beefy best to the table, and burger lovers are better for it.
March 20, 2025
Columbia Heights sweets shop has the magic of Willy Wonka with a Middle Eastern twist
The owners of the popular Golden Nuts are on top of the hot new food trends, including Dubai chocolate.
March 19, 2025
First look: Beloved steakhouse Burch returns in new Minneapolis location
Award-winning chef Isaac Becker and hospitality pro Nancy St. Pierre revive Burch Steakhouse and Snack Bar in the North Loop.
March 26, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
The irresistible lure of cotton candy clouds; the pursuit of great sandwiches, Mexican fare and one last call.
March 21, 2025
12 great new burgers to try in the Twin Cities area
Chefs are bringing their beefy best to the table, and burger lovers are better for it.
March 20, 2025
Columbia Heights sweets shop has the magic of Willy Wonka with a Middle Eastern twist
The owners of the popular Golden Nuts are on top of the hot new food trends, including Dubai chocolate.
March 19, 2025