Reporter | Food and drink

Sharyn Jackson is a features reporter covering the Twin Cities' vibrant food and drink scene.

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.


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

Devouring the menu at a new music club, barbecue for brunch, a transportive Puerto Rican favorite, a don't-miss lunchtime sushi special and celebrating morel season made for a tasty week.


Groundbreaking Minneapolis restaurant Saffron is coming back

Chef/co-owner Sameh Wadi says he's ready to revive the critically acclaimed Middle Eastern eatery that closed in 2016.


El Sazon bringing its Mexican magic to Stillwater, and more restaurant news

Plus: Minnesota's most beautiful restaurant, rapid expansion for Dave's Hot Chicken, the closing of favorite Richfield restaurant, and new coffee alert.


Old new burger alert: Edina's Convention Grill is back

After a 4-year hiatus, the storied diner is once again serving burgers, malts and nostalgia. Add this to your weekend plans.


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

The new sandwich game in town, pulltabs and meat-raffle pizza, a taste of vegetable heaven, getting reacquainted with a friend and visiting the Restaurant Capital of Minnesota.


Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries

The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.


Lyn-Lake bar Fool Me Once abruptly closes after less than a year

Staffers say the closing of the Minneapolis bar was without notice.


This Minneapolis pastry chef is taking on Paris in the Food Network's new baking competition

It's Jeremy Intille's moment to shine, and he's spent a lifetime preparing for it.


The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.


A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening

We say goodbye to I.E., Un Dito, Ramen Shoten and Hark Cafe, while Wayzata's Grocer's Table gets a sister restaurant.