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 Reubens, Mediterranean plates and sweet treats fueled our week and kept us satiated.
March 14, 2025
Food & Culture
Studying up for Pi Day: The best places for pie in the Twin Cities area
But be sure to keep this stellar list or pie bakers on hand all year long, not just 3.14.
March 13, 2025
Food & Culture
Minnesota restaurant and Detroit Lakes area sculptures make Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
It’s the latest accolade for Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s ode to his family’s Hmong cooking, and a boon to artist Thomas Dambo’s sprawling exhibit.
March 13, 2025
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
A delicious pannenkoeken and egg sandwich gets us through breakfast, while ramen and burritos take us through lunch and beyond.
March 7, 2025
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
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