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
Minneapolis vegan ‘butcher’ shop temporarily closes after building fire
The owners of the Herbivorous Butcher remain optimistic: ‘We can handle it.’
May 14, 2025
Two Minneapolis restaurateurs unite to bring a new spot to the North Loop
The entrepreneurs behind Billy Sushi and NOLO’s are planning a Minneapolis party restaurant with Chino Latino vibes.
May 14, 2025
Montreal is about to get a Michelin guide. What do they have that Minnesota doesn’t?
Restaurant and civic leaders worked to woo Michelin to the Canadian city, counting on it to boost tourism and put its culinary scene on the map.
May 10, 2025
Going to Montreal? Dine at these 13 great restaurants.
As the Canadian city prepares for the debut of a Michelin guide, we get a head start by recommending these fine-dining gems.
May 9, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It was all about sushi, burgers - and turning non-believers into lovers of antipasti and cheesecake.
May 9, 2025
Creating mother-son memories, thanks to Finnish cinnamon rolls
A love of morning coffee breaks and a trip overseas led our writer to capture the taste of Finland at home in the swirly form of a cinnamon roll.
May 8, 2025
The 10 best things to order when in Anoka's social district
We checked out all of the participating restaurants ahead of the season, which kicked off May 1.
May 2, 2025
3 St. Paul restaurants and a Minneapolis food hall are closing
Galley food hall, Apostle Supper Club and Burning Brothers Brewing are shuttering; Chip’s Clubhouse has already closed.
May 1, 2025
![The North Loop Galley at The Nordic in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, November 25, 2019. The new mixed-use The Nordic is nearly completed in the North Loop of Minneapolis. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/OLIGZCEBCQLAJRTYLGRZSQJ5VU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It was all about sushi, burgers - and turning non-believers into lovers of antipasti and cheesecake.
May 9, 2025
Creating mother-son memories, thanks to Finnish cinnamon rolls
A love of morning coffee breaks and a trip overseas led our writer to capture the taste of Finland at home in the swirly form of a cinnamon roll.
May 8, 2025
The 10 best things to order when in Anoka's social district
We checked out all of the participating restaurants ahead of the season, which kicked off May 1.
May 2, 2025
3 St. Paul restaurants and a Minneapolis food hall are closing
Galley food hall, Apostle Supper Club and Burning Brothers Brewing are shuttering; Chip’s Clubhouse has already closed.
May 1, 2025