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 this week

Mini hamburger sliders from a pop-up, a pho place in the skyway and a vegetarian Reuben from a meat-lovers' restaurant were among our favorite finds.


A sneak peek at Yia Vang's dream restaurant Vinai

Every detail is personal at the chef's Minneapolis restaurant, which opens next week.


From St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago, here's where to eat if you're traveling by train

Amtrak's new Borealis rail line gives us a chance to taste the Upper Midwest.


Lake country dining, suburban edition: Where to eat and drink near Lake Waconia

Discover dockside dining, charming main streets, sizzling fusion and killer barbecue in Waconia, Victoria, Minnetrista and St. Bonifacius.


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

Checking out a hot chicken place, brewing company, Italian bistro, health-conscious eatery and a sun-filled coffee shop.


These 5 Twin Cities area spots offer gourmet delights for summer picnics

Whether a romantic outing, playdate with the kids or a grassy hang with friends, there's a basket for you.


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

A new location of a favorite restaurant, sampling at the Taste of Minnesota, crêpes for Bastille Day and pizza in Lake Country made for an eclectic – and delicious – week.


Minnesota State Fair unveils the 33 new foods for 2024

Come for the deep-fried ranch dressing, stay for the crab boil wings. There are plenty of tasty reasons to look forward to this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.


Classic Steak and Ale chain reopens in Burnsville, 16 years after it closed

The family-friendly steakhouse is launching a revival from Minnesota, and the first location — salad bar and all — is attached to a suburban hotel.


Popular pop-up Saturday Dumpling Co. is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Minneapolis

St. Paul's "cop bar" is back, northeast Minneapolis gets a new wine bar and more restaurant news.