TARAS GRESCOE, (THE) DEVIL'S PICNIC — Satan would favor Epoisses above [other cheeses]... for one compelling reason: its smell. ... [L]ike the spike-husked tropical fruit durian, which is banned in buses in Bangkok, it is illegal to carry Epoisses on the Parisian metro.
| A. | Like diners observing some holidays | THANKFUL |
| B. | Eponym of a popular diet | ATKINS |
| C. | Member of the mustard family | RADISH |
| D. | Flavoring used in pastis and ouzo | ANISEED |
| E. | Stay at the table; not make a move (2 wds.) | SITTIGHT |
| F. | State producing the most pecans | GEORGIA |
| G. | Deep-fried croquette | RISSOLE |
| H. | Foil-wrapped dessert patented in 1922 (2 wds.) | ESKIMOPIE |
| I. | Glass holding a pint or more of beer | SCHOONER |
| J. | Ingredient of a Tom Collins or gin fizz (2 wds.) | CLUBSODA |
| K. | Cellar fan? | OENOPHILE |
| L. | Macaroni makeup, usually | ELBOWS |
| M. | Ready for decanting | DRINKABLE |
| N. | After-dinner order | ESPRESSO |
| O. | Felt in the gut | VISCERAL |
| P. | Doughnut for those who enjoy floats? (2 wds.) | INNERTUBE |
| Q. | Oft-reviled Norwegian dish typically served in December | LUTEFISK |
| R. | Show signs of an appetite | SALIVATE |
| S. | "Nuts!" or "Applesauce!" | PHOOEY |
| T. | Not passing muster for cleanliness | IMPURE |
| U. | Requirement for polenta or johnnycakes | CORNMEAL |
| V. | Designed for dieters, perhaps | NONFAT |
| W. | Dish called "stobhach gaelach" in its native land (2 wds.) | IRISHSTEW |
| X. | Some roasted poultry | CAPONS |