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 inArt Snack
Art Snack: In a Shocking Twist, Mother Foucault’s Nonprofit Will Buy That Building After All
The date for the 2026 World Naked Bike Ride is here! But Sheridan Fruit Company is gone.
Posted inBooks
For Human Use Isn’t Really About Dating Corpses
The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.
Posted inBooks
Literary Arts Announces 2026 Oregon Book Award Finalists
It’s no surpise to see Lidia Yuknavitch, Leah Sottile, Breena Bard, and David F. Walker among the nominees.
Posted inFood and Drink
Revered Portland Restaurant República Has Announced It Will Close
Considered the flagship of its restaurant group, República represents a devotion to “Mexico-forward” cuisine and multi-course cultural storytelling.
Posted inArt Snack
Art Snack: Portland’s Weapons Connection, Newbery Award Winner, and 2026 James Beard Semifinalists
Republica stans rise up. Todos Media asks for community help to tell the story of a Minneapolis chef.
Posted inArt Snack
Art Snack: Vegan Paczki Promises, Frog Brigade Franchises
This week in Portland art and culture news, two reopenings and a barbeque.
