Suzette Smith
Suzette Smith is the arts & culture editor of the Portland Mercury. Go ahead and tell her about all your food, art, and culture gripes: suzette@portlandmercury.com. Follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Letterboxd.
Posted inFood and Drink
Southeast Belmont Vegan Bar Sweet Hereafter Announces It Will Soon Close
The Bye and Bye’s Sunnyside sister bar will continue to serve up sturdy vegan fare and signature cocktails through the end of February.
Posted inMusic
One More Go at Folk Fest to Celebrate Portland Music Month
An arctic blast cut Portland’s Folk Festival short, but the organizers rescheduled nearly all the bands.
Posted inTheater & Performance
Theater Review: What the Constitution Means to Me Questions Our Founding Document, From a Place of Love
Portland Center Stage’s first production of 2024 was actually the most-produced play of 2023.
Posted inFood and Drink
Update: Food Cart Kim Jong Grillin Will Move to Downtown Cart Blocks Pod
After ten years, the cart’s last day on Southeast Division is January 28.
Posted inFood and Drink
Portland Mercado Food Carts Reopen After Devastating Fire
Rebuilding the market hall will take time, but supporting the carts sounds delicious.
Posted inNews
Activists Disrupt Portland City Council Meeting, Demand Cease-Fire Resolution
Other major US cities, like Atlanta, Detroit, and Providence, have passed resolutions calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
