2 August - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue

Greek character employed by local pharmacist (5)

Solution – alpha

Did you see alpha, the Greek character for a, hiding right there in the second part of the clue?

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

Finished last of lasagne, Italian food (5)

Hint – this is a charades clue, and, yes, the solution is a type of food.