Things that make you go hmmmm

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Across
  1. 1. First flex of Alex's skills in the kitchen, high-scoring Scrabble word
  2. 4. Need an excuse for a trip to NY in term time? (4,6)
  3. 5. Elite athlete, spotted in NY (8,6,2)
  4. 7. Singer is scared to death, so is Alex
  5. 9. Place of sustenance in the depths of NH (6,5)
  6. 12. Spontaneity and irrationality collide
  7. 16. Band that facilitates deep conversations
  8. 19. Contentious diner ingredient
  9. 20. Where Alex's heart truly lies, edgy af, the future?
  10. 22. Third wheel, competes for Mimi's heart and bed
  11. 26. Emerging indie artist, worth fleeing cities to avoid
  12. 28. Used by Mimi's best friend to threaten Alex several times (7,5)
  13. 30. Old art studio, Basquiat and Warhol hang out
  14. 31. The Fred again of vegetarianism (5,6)
Down
  1. 2. Great spot for networking coffee (2,5,4)
  2. 3. A faraway land, a place of great pastries
  3. 6. Emotion, available to boys as well
  4. 7. Mimi finds something she can win
  5. 8. Bar at which Alex begins life-changing NY tour (2,4)
  6. 10. Film bar, possible plan for meeting Cian (7,7)
  7. 11. Scotsman in love, to be explored and ?
  8. 13. Famous film, Mimi had little of this while watching
  9. 14. Fictional character, great snacks (5,3)
  10. 15. Companion on Boston-New York route (4,3)
  11. 17. Wombats gave this the headache of its life
  12. 18. Fourth wheel, competes for Mimi's heart, attention, energy, and bedroom
  13. 21. Famous social commentary, Mimi stood Alex up rather than watch
  14. 23. Key ingredient in famous cookie
  15. 24. Real name Robert
  16. 25. What an enormous dessert! (5,6)
  17. 27. Key to Alex's journey of liqour-based drink discovery (5,2)
  18. 29. Will one day have Alex's heart and provide unquestioning adoration in return, will like food, cuddles, and fresh air