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Sharyn Jackson

Reporter
Food and drink
A 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

The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week

We had our fill of fresh berries, farmers markets, block parties and other signs of summer.
June 13, 2025
Atuvava Bakery strawberry cream cheese danish

New cookbook shares Minnesota immigrants’ stories of survival and resilience

“Kitchens of Hope” has recipes from more than 30 countries that fit into themes of community, resilience, opportunity, justice, hope and celebration.
June 11, 2025

3 places to get great New York-style bagels in the Twin Cities

Take the advice of our East Coast-native writer and enjoy what these bakers have to offer — schmear optional.
June 9, 2025
A bagel stuffed with scallion cream cheese from ElMar's New York Pizza in Plymouth.

Restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities

What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
June 6, 2025

The 7 bakeries in the Twin Cities area we’re hitting for National Doughnut Day

We set aside our normal dining feature to revisit our favorite spots for fritters, doughnut holes, caramel rolls and more.
June 5, 2025
Four brioche stuffed doughnuts in a box with Thai tea, blackberry, rose lychee and strawberry black sesame flavors.

Your ultimate guide to eating and drinking in downtown St. Paul

From familiar faces to new spaces, there are plenty of places to grab a bite in downtown St. Paul any time of day.
June 3, 2025

What is Alsatian pizza and where can you find it in the Twin Cities?

A few simple ingredients combine to make a powerhouse pizza worth seeking out.
June 2, 2025
Alsatian tarte flambée at Chloe by Vincent

Immigrant home cooks shine in new Twin Cities dinner series

BIPOC Foodways Alliance started Immigrant Kitchen to personalize the news with food and stories from the featured cooks’ home countries.
May 30, 2025

The 7 bakeries in the Twin Cities area we’re hitting for National Doughnut Day

We set aside our normal dining feature to revisit our favorite spots for fritters, doughnut holes, caramel rolls and more.
June 5, 2025
Four brioche stuffed doughnuts in a box with Thai tea, blackberry, rose lychee and strawberry black sesame flavors.

Your ultimate guide to eating and drinking in downtown St. Paul

From familiar faces to new spaces, there are plenty of places to grab a bite in downtown St. Paul any time of day.
June 3, 2025

What is Alsatian pizza and where can you find it in the Twin Cities?

A few simple ingredients combine to make a powerhouse pizza worth seeking out.
June 2, 2025
Alsatian tarte flambée at Chloe by Vincent

Immigrant home cooks shine in new Twin Cities dinner series

BIPOC Foodways Alliance started Immigrant Kitchen to personalize the news with food and stories from the featured cooks’ home countries.
May 30, 2025
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