Across
- 7. Commonwealth University — Alex's alma mater
- 10. — Virginia hometown of Alex's parents
- 11. — Alex's middle name
- 12. sale shopping — One of Alex's favorite weekend activities
- 13. Oliver — One of Alex's favorite poets
- 15. Verde — Alex's newly discovered wine of choice
- 17. — Poem of praise
- 19. — Home of Acadia National Park
- 22. Streisand — Alex's favorite Broadway icon
- 23. — Garden digging tool
Down
- 1. — Long work of fiction
- 2. market — Alex's favorite source of dinner inspiration
- 3. Jasmine — The venue for Alex & Nate's wedding
- 4. with olives — Alex's preferred martini order
- 5. garden — Alex's other "baby," besides Buzz
- 6. — Alex's feline companion
- 8. Avenue — Alex's home street
- 9. Timely — A certain model's new moniker
- 14. Grande — Alex's favorite pop diva
- 16. — Alex's favorite color
- 18. — Sicilian volcano
- 20. — Herb often paired with tomatoes
- 21. — State known for the Mighty Five national parks