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
A late-night, tipsy street interview about ICE went viral. Meet the Minnesota janitor who filmed it
Bam Turay of @MinnesotaBurning captures the pulse of current events with his on-the-street interviews in downtown Minneapolis and near the U of M.
December 26, 2025
It’s hockey tourney time: Best bets for eating near Grand Casino and Mariucci arenas
Here are 24 options for grabbing a bite when Minnesota hosts the World Junior Championships in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
December 26, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate in 2025
Popovers from the North Woods, a last meal at Lurcat, vegan ribs, chile cheese fries and seasonal salads make up this year’s favorite dishes.
December 26, 2025
A trip through Finland with my toddler, in deep winter
A Christmasy tour of Helsinki and Lapland tested mother and child — and changed how we traveled together.
December 24, 2025
Sweet Lou’s bringing its burgers and craft sausages to St. Louis Park
Plus: TGI Fridays in Maple Grove has been filled, Animales expands menu, closings and more restaurant news.
December 23, 2025
Where to eat at MSP Airport when traveling for the holidays
A plethora of Minnesota-based restaurants have taken flight at the airport over the years.
December 22, 2025
14 of our favorite new burgers in the Twin Cities to close out 2025
Craggy edges, special sauce and kimchi-spiced — there’s a lot of love to find between two toasted buns.
December 19, 2025
For better or worse, 15 restaurant trends we’ve noticed this year
It’s been quite a year for Twin Cities restaurants. From basking in the national spotlight to the rise of international flavors, here’s what 2025 had to offer.
December 18, 2025
The Minnesota Star Tribune names its 10 best new restaurants of 2025
From fine dining to fast casual and barbecue to pasta galore, these are our favorite new eateries. But one stands out above them all.
December 14, 2025
Another 160-plus restaurants opened in the Twin Cities in 2025. Yes, really.
From destination dining to suburban surprises, the year delivered another nonstop run of openings.
December 10, 2025
Daniel del Prado embraces French excess at his new Edina restaurant
What to expect at the chef’s latest project at 50th and France, which shifts from a tartine-driven daytime menu to a indulgent French brasserie after dark.
December 5, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
New Mexican, Japanese and health-minded eateries, plus tried-and-true road trip and dim sum staples.
December 5, 2025
