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
22 Twin Cities restaurants marking milestones this year
Celebrating classic steakhouses, pad thai, al pastor and local burger chains.
November 27, 2024
Eat & Drink
From humble dreams to standard bearers: the stories behind 10 beloved restaurants with staying power
A toast to milestone Twin Cities eatery anniversaries that happened this year.
November 27, 2024
Travel
Lose yourself in these new immersive Las Vegas experiences
Sin City attempts to lure new visitors with multisensory, interactive attractions, from life-size computer games to flying like a bird.
November 23, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Meritage brunches are back, plus a pepperoni roll and tartine worth considering and more.
November 22, 2024
Eat & Drink
Shakopee to get a huge restaurant and entertainment complex next to Canterbury Park
Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar, the Stable entertainment venue and an 18,000-square-foot trackside patio are in the works for spring 2025.
November 19, 2024
Eat & Drink
How to stock the best home bar like the bon vivant you are
From budget friendly to elevated, we have recommendations for wine, spirits, beer, THC and mixers — and the glasses you’ll need to serve them.
November 16, 2024
Eat & Drink
The suburbs vs. Minneapolis: Where will restaurants go?
Rising costs and regulations in the city are driving restaurateurs to outlying areas hungry for change.
November 16, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Bargain happy hour sliders, empanadas that deserve your attention plus top-notch gyros, cozy chicken Parm pasta and a new breakfast spot.
November 15, 2024
Eat & Drink
Shakopee to get a huge restaurant and entertainment complex next to Canterbury Park
Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar, the Stable entertainment venue and an 18,000-square-foot trackside patio are in the works for spring 2025.
November 19, 2024
Eat & Drink
How to stock the best home bar like the bon vivant you are
From budget friendly to elevated, we have recommendations for wine, spirits, beer, THC and mixers — and the glasses you’ll need to serve them.
November 16, 2024
Eat & Drink
The suburbs vs. Minneapolis: Where will restaurants go?
Rising costs and regulations in the city are driving restaurateurs to outlying areas hungry for change.
November 16, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Bargain happy hour sliders, empanadas that deserve your attention plus top-notch gyros, cozy chicken Parm pasta and a new breakfast spot.
November 15, 2024