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
Delicious destinations for Jamaican fare, a burger, dumplings and more for the week ending Feb. 28.
February 28, 2025
Eat & Drink
7 delicious ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at Minnesota restaurants
Our local picks for beignets, gumbo, king cake and other famous New Orleans fare during Carnival season.
February 27, 2025
Eat & Drink
Wayzata’s vacant Wuollet’s to become a Rustica Bakery & Cafe
It’s the first move for Jester Concepts, which bought the brand year.
February 26, 2025
Eat & Drink
First look: Italian Eatery gets a subtle makeover by new owners
Expect both the familiar and a few surprises on the menu of the south Minneapolis neighborhood restaurant, now run by Travail.
February 24, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Housemade animal crackers, Spam sliders, a sushi pop-up, nostalgic hot turkey sandwiches and more made for fun times.
February 21, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Delicious new destinations for fried chicken, Tater Tot hot dish with a twist, Mayan and Korean cuisine and more.
February 14, 2025
Food & Culture
El Sazon and World Street Kitchen are expanding to Minneapolis food halls
We’ve got the scoop on the latest big-name restaurants headed to Eat Street Crossing and Market at Malcolm Yards.
February 13, 2025
Eat & Drink
Savor these 18 cozy wine bars across the Twin Cities area
Intimacy is built into the DNA of these cozy spaces – all centered around something special in the glass.
February 12, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Housemade animal crackers, Spam sliders, a sushi pop-up, nostalgic hot turkey sandwiches and more made for fun times.
February 21, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Delicious new destinations for fried chicken, Tater Tot hot dish with a twist, Mayan and Korean cuisine and more.
February 14, 2025
Food & Culture
El Sazon and World Street Kitchen are expanding to Minneapolis food halls
We’ve got the scoop on the latest big-name restaurants headed to Eat Street Crossing and Market at Malcolm Yards.
February 13, 2025
Eat & Drink
Savor these 18 cozy wine bars across the Twin Cities area
Intimacy is built into the DNA of these cozy spaces – all centered around something special in the glass.
February 12, 2025