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Over 20 years ago we all collectively asked, "Where's the beef?"

Better late than nevah - here's our roundup of feasting and imbibing in the very near future. See the bottom of the post for some Thanksgiving food ideas, we'll be continuing to update that, and no, we won't add Grandma Kroger to the list, or any other supermarket, for that matter. Well, maybe Central Market or perhaps Whole Foods, maybe. Great American Bake Sale -Dessert Gallery, Sugar Land Friday, November 16th – 6:00 p.m. until...

Houston! We’re going to be rounding up current food and wine events once a week, so you don’t have to. Previously, we posted these gastronomic opportunities, along with festivals and the like – having let that slip was criminal! Once again, Culinary Adventures comes your way!!! Tour de Donut – “The Sweetest Bike Ride in Texas”Sunday, November 4th – beginning at 8:00 a.m. Sun & Ski Sports @ Katy Mills Mall $25/participant in advance $35/participant...

So you've heard all the discussion about how cities must lure the so-called "creative class" if they want to be great places, right? Basically, the idea is that the creative class — knowledge workers, artists, intellectuals and creative types, a subset of workers identified by economist and author Richard Florida — spurs economic power, high-tech industry, new ideas and growth in places that court it. Sounds like something Houston should be trying to attract, right?...

What's that? Surely you're not tired of hearing about where Houston ranks on this last and that list. And this list. And that list. Buck up and listen to this one. Falling just behind Washington DC, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham, Houston ranks fourth on Black Enterprise's list of the top cities for African-Americans. The cities were chosen from more than 2,000 user surveys on the magazine's website and the rankings are based on median household income, percentage of households earning more than $100,000, percentage of businesses owned, percentage of college graduates, unemployment rates, home loan rejections and homeownership rates. Sounds like pretty thorough criteria, and we're not surprised that Houston ranks high, considering the strength of our African-American community.

An unusual story is developing at Kashmere High School, where the family of a student with Down syndrome claims her son was raped in a campus restroom by another special-needs student Friday. The students, both 16, weren't supposed to be in the bathroom at the same time, but one apparently walked in undetected; later, a teacher discovered both students in the room, unclothed, and now the alleged victim's mother says her son isn't doing well....

It's no secret that in certain circles, the city of Houston just doesn't get as much respect as other, “elite” cities like New York and Boston. But according to a recent opinion piece by Joel Kotkin in the Wall Street Journal, Houston, and other “newcomer” cities like Phoenix and Charlotte, may have the last laugh. He argues that "superstar" cities have become too expensive and overrated for their own good, driving immigrants and the middle class to cheaper cities – and business and culture along with them:

New York and its environs, for example, had 140 such [large companies] in 1960; in 2006 the number had dropped to less than half that, some of those running with only skeleton top management. Houston, in contrast, had only one Fortune 500 company in 1960; today it is home to over 20. Houston companies tend to staff heavily locally; this is one reason the city was able to replace New York and other high-cost locales as the nation's unchallenged energy capital.

Beyonce is all over the news again. There are reports that she’s jealous over her “Dreamgirls” co-star Jennifer Hudson. And from what Beyonce said to defend herself, it sounds like she really is barely jealous at all. (Please note the sarcasm.) "I'm already a star. I already have nine Grammys. Everyone knows I can sing," Knowles said. "I did this because I wanted people to know that I can act and I can play someone...

Just when you thought you should move to Dallas Austin because all of your single friends keep telling you how kickass it is, Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation name Houston a top destination for relocating singles in their annual report. In fact, Texas fared well as a whole in the survey (must be our 800+ miles of I-10) with seven metropolitan areas represented. Three cities were in the Top 10: Austin (#2), Houston (#5) and...

Juan Leonardo Quintero, the man accused of killing HPD Officer Rodney Johnson during a traffic stop last week, is scheduled to appear in court today — but Quintero's case may have farther-reaching effects than his own fate as it again brings up discussion of Houston's immigration policy.

Travelers between Houston and New York will have another airline choice later this year: JetBlue, the low-price carrier that boasts leather seats and satellite TV on its planes, will begin service between Hobby and JFK on Sept. 7. Service will begin with three flights a day, the airline said. It's a busy summer for JetBlue, which has plans to add Aruba, Charlotte, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham to its list of cities served between now and...

Two Houston malls are getting fresh for-sale signs. Almeda Mall and Northwest Mall, both owned by Glimcher Realty Trust, are part of a group of five malls owned by the Columbus-based mall developer that are being sold.

Houstonist loves its music almost as much as a 42.8 degree Guinness Draught on St. Patty’s Day. When we hear something that makes us want to drink more, we get super excited. The Subways’ debut album “Young for Eternity” got us almost too excited. We first heard the young’ns while visiting our Austinist friends for SXSW. As one of several opening acts for Snow Patrol on March 17, the Subways provided an electrifying warm-up. And...

We found a Whitman’s Sampler of live music in town this week. Here are a few Houstonist recommends: Today Grammy winner Renee Fleming brings her soprano voice to the Houston Grand Opera tonight. We know, opera isn’t for everyone, but take a chance and you may be surprised. She’s likely to belt out her rendition of “Ave Maria” for the holiday season. 7:30 p.m. at the Wortham Center | tickets and info Wednesday If you...