THEME: first word of a phrase is a type of terrier {would be good in a few weeks during Westminster}
GOOD ONES: Dog breed {& theme} TERRIER
Ribbons on a plate PASTA
Hood's weapon BOW [I thought GAT/GUN]
BTW: Irate SORE [Didn't we just go through this? Irate = ENRAGEd (27-Down); SORE = mildly angry. LAT: please read an honest and literate critique, not the NYT hit sheet or some good ol' boy, "I'm okay; you're okay," mutual admiration society website. You will learn something.] Did I just write that? I must be more than SORE; I must be ENRAGED.
RATING:

Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun