Searching for the Perfect Pint of Guinness in Arlington
Based on my research, Mac’s Bar & Grill does the best pint of Guinness in Arlington. Runners-up include J. Gilligan’s and Plaza Pub. Here are my notes on the ones I’ve tracked down.
Author: Jason S. Sullivan
I blog about the past and present of Arlington, Texas.
The American Dream City
Arlington is “The American Dream City,” though remains “Fun Central” at its core.
“Raiding Coyote Slain in Yard at Arlington” (1926)
I loved this colorful 1926 anecdote about a raiding coyote—labeled a “varmint”—who terrorized local chickens with nocturnal visits until vigilante justice was served by young boys.
Remembering Harold Patterson (1929–2009)
Former Arlington Mayor Harold Patterson was a man whose life was defined by service, growth, and a deep commitment to his community.
Stevie Ray Vaughan—Live in Arlington (1982)
Back in the early 1980s, you could have seen Stevie Ray Vaughan live in Arlington. He played here in the winter and spring of 1982, and possibly on other occasions, maintaining a steady run of shows in the area during this period.
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