A bird claw:
_ _ L _ _
talon
"The drink of the gods"... sweet!
nectar (ambrosia)
The Alpine forget-me-not was designated its official flower in 1917, 42 years before it became a state

Alaska
In 2022 Will Smith told this man to "Keep my wife's name out your... mouth"

Chris Rock
The Spanish word for bread is hiding inside the name of this Latin American turnover that usually has a savory filling
an empanada
In April 2024 this chain announced the 11th comeback of nacho fries to its menu
Taco Bell
To divide into tenths, formerly, or a church donation:
_ _ _ H _
tithe
"Origin", perhaps biblically
genesis
In this Pixar film, Miguel performs "Remember Me", which reawakens the title character's memories of her father
Coco
Kim Cattrall said she's "never been friends" with the other stars of this show & we can't help wondering, can co-workers be pals?
Sex and the City
Feel like Japanese food? Try unagi, this freshwater fish, often grilled & served over rice
eel
Somehow, heartburn might actually feel good while eating "Movie Nachos" from this 3-letter theater chain
AMC
A person's strong point, or Will of "MacGruber" fame:
_ O _ _ _
forte
"First state of the universe", which was pretty much utter this
chaos
If you remember the Alamo, you'll know this general of the Mexican forces who overran it
Santa Anna

In November 2024 Jake Paul won by decision over this man, who had postponed the fight when an ulcer flared up
Tyson
In the mood for a sandwich? How about a po' boy or this other New Orleans favorite said to have been created at the Central Grocery
muffalatta (muffaletta)
This snack brand known for its packs of crackers & Oscar Mayer deli meats also sells a Spicy Nachos snack kit
Lunchables
"There it is!"
(in French):
_ _ I _ _
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Pickle Party Answer!!!! Round of Pickle Shots!
"Master craftsman"; some folks have designs on this job
architect
This word comes before "mΓ©moire" in a French term for a summary of a meeting so everyone remembers what was said
aide

Asked her opinion about J Lo, this "Queen of Christmas" diva left some coal in a stocking by saying, "I don't know her"
Mariah Carey
This North African dish of poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce isn't just for breakfast; plus its imitative Arabic name is fun to say!
shakshuka

Join the "Q" at this restaurant to order a 3-cheese nacho entree with brisket birria
Qdoba
Part of the NATO phonetic alphabet:
_ _ _ V _
Bravo
"Conversation", or "to speak alternately"
dialogue

The novel "Γ la recherche du temps perdu" was given this Shakespearean & tautological English title
Remembrance of Things Past
Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy weren't pals making this 2015 film; an editor said it was "clear that those 2 people hated each other"
Mad Max: Fury Road
Don't get mad--try the pasta with this spicy sauce whose name is Italian for "angry"
arrabbiata
Frank Liberto of Rico's brought nachos places they hadn't gone before, like the Texas Rangers' ballpark in this city in 1976
Arlington