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
How TikTok-inspired dishes landed on the Minnesota State Fair’s new foods list
Vendors are taking a page from social media to bring fairgoers a taste of viral sensations like Dubai chocolate, croffles and smash burger tacos.
July 10, 2025
We answered your questions about new Minnesota State Fair foods
Reporters Sharyn Jackson and Joy Summers answered questions during a live Q&A on Wednesday.
July 9, 2025
Croffle Cloud, Fawaffle, Smashadilla: Meet this year’s new State Fair foods
Tastes of Wrecktangle, Saturday Dumpling Co. and Hoyo sambusas are part of this year’s lineup, which includes 33 official new foods and eight new vendors. And don’t worry, dill pickles and hot honey aren’t going anywhere.
July 9, 2025
Loring Park mainstay Café & Bar Lurcat to close in September
In its 23-year run, the glitzy space with prime park views drew celebrity visitors, up-and-coming chefs.
July 8, 2025
Cardigan Donuts adds third location in downtown Minneapolis
Plus: A taproom for Maple Grove, another brewery closing and Swiss chocolate, pizza and pandas coming to Mall of America, among other restaurant news.
July 8, 2025
New French restaurant will open in St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill this fall
Aubergine is moving into the former Revival space with a restaurant that celebrates Lyonnaise cuisine with Minnesota ingredients.
July 7, 2025
James Beard Award is ‘massive game-changer’ for Twin Cities area restaurants
How hometown eateries like Myriel, Owamni and Hai Hai handle the opportunities and spotlight that come with winning a James Beard Award.
July 5, 2025
Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown has closed after more than 50 years
The beloved Minneapolis burger and malt spot had just reopened in 2024 after an extended pandemic closure.
July 3, 2025
Cardigan Donuts adds third location in downtown Minneapolis
Plus: A taproom for Maple Grove, another brewery closing and Swiss chocolate, pizza and pandas coming to Mall of America, among other restaurant news.
July 8, 2025
New French restaurant will open in St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill this fall
Aubergine is moving into the former Revival space with a restaurant that celebrates Lyonnaise cuisine with Minnesota ingredients.
July 7, 2025
James Beard Award is ‘massive game-changer’ for Twin Cities area restaurants
How hometown eateries like Myriel, Owamni and Hai Hai handle the opportunities and spotlight that come with winning a James Beard Award.
July 5, 2025
Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown has closed after more than 50 years
The beloved Minneapolis burger and malt spot had just reopened in 2024 after an extended pandemic closure.
July 3, 2025