Allie Arcaro

Boost Bowls Review

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Allie Arcaro

On May 17, 2023, Boost Bowls opened its doors in West Hartford center. After receiving success in both Bethel and Newton, they opened their doors at this newest location on Farmington Avenue, bringing a new level of health food to West Hartford with its diverse menu featuring smoothie bowls, protein shakes, boosted smoothies, and a […]

Sparrow Pizza Review

April 28, 2023April 27, 2023Allie Arcaro

Located in West Hartford Center, Sparrow Pizza Bar is an underrated spot perfect for any occasion. Although Sparrow opened its doors in September of last year, I hadn’t even heard of this location until a few weeks ago. After trying a couple different options on their menu, I definitely think that this restaurant does not […]

Outer Banks Season 3 Review

March 10, 2023March 5, 2023Allie Arcaro

Drawing on the familiar dynamics of a teen friend group while incorporating the adventure of a treasure hunt, Outer Banks is an incredibly popular series. The first and second seasons aired on Netflix in 2020 and 2021 respectively. After the widespread popularity of the first two seasons, the third season was released on Feb. 24, […]

Ginny and Georgia Review

February 3, 2023January 29, 2023Allie Arcaro

The second season of the Netflix original, “Ginny and Georgia,” picks up shortly after the finale of season one. The audience was left on the edge of their seats as Ginny Miller and her younger brother, Austin, flee their small town on a stolen motorcycle, effectively splitting up the Miller family. The second season follows […]

Midnights Review

December 9, 2022December 4, 2022Allie Arcaro

Taylor Swift’s 10th album, “Midnights,” immediately broke streaming records across platforms and gained instant popularity, but is it really worth the hype? After a short pause to re-record some of her earlier albums, Swift’s newest album seemingly reflects on her previous work as she returns to her pop music roots. On Oct. 21, 2022, “Midnights” […]

Rosa Mexicano

December 9, 2022December 4, 2022Allie Arcaro

On Oct. 26, Rosa Mexicano opened its doors in Blue Back Square. The new addition to Blue Back is located across the street from Cheesecake Factory, in the space Bar Louie used to occupy. The restaurant has over 10 locations across the country; however, this is its first location in Connecticut. Rosa Mexicano claims […]

Don’t Worry Darling

November 11, 2022November 7, 2022Allie Arcaro

“Don’t Worry Darling” is a new film by Olivia Wilde, released on Sept. 23, 2022, by Warner Bros Pictures. Set in an idealistic 1950s suburb, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh take on the role of a happily married couple living the American Dream. This movie gives insight into a stereotypical patriarchal society through the eyes […]

Harry’s House: The Album of the Summer

September 30, 2022September 25, 2022Allie Arcaro

On May 20, 2022, Harry Styles released his newest album, titled “Harry’s House.” The former member of One Direction has become a household name since becoming a solo artist in 2016. Over the course of five years, Styles has produced three albums, becoming famous for his unique style and incredible talent. Immediately following its release, […]

The Summer I Turned Pretty

September 30, 2022September 25, 2022Allie Arcaro

Jenny Han’s novel, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” was recently adapted into a TV show in June 2022. The first season of the show, which is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, was the talk of the summer and well-loved among fans of the popular book series. The premise of the show revolves around […]

Selling Sunset

May 27, 2022May 22, 2022Allie Arcaro

“Selling Sunset” is a reality TV show that first premiered on Netflix on March 21, 2019. The show is about the glamorous life of 10 real estate agents selling luxury homes in Los Angeles. The five seasons that have been released so far have shown the audience the ins and outs of the LA real […]