4.3.11

TODAY'S QUIZ

How are this unknown lost mid-century building:


and Robert Motherwell,

and Blueberry Pie,


and Quincy Marketplace,


and my local library, all connected?



The answers may all be found by reading my latest pieces for New York Social Diary HERE, and Portland Magazine HERE

Or maybe a few of you know the answers?

Sidekick, you are automatically disqualified.
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20 comments:

  1. Renée FinbergMarch 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    how fabulous are you????
    this is great!!!

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  2. The Devoted ClassicistMarch 4, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What a wonderful story! I'll have to try the pie technique to temper an exhibition myself. But tell me, if an application were to be made to build that contemporary structure today, would it be allowed?

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  3. The Down East DilettanteMarch 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Renee---thanks so much!

    Devoted, I have to give a lecture after lunch today, and glad I am that my audience will have been been well fed ahead of time.

    The answer to your question is 'very difficult indeed'. Fortunately, Maine's shoreland zoning ordinance does make some allowance for commercial density, so its streamside setting might be allowed.

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  4. The AncientMarch 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I'm also disqualified.

    One quick story: Late, late one evening, not long after Quincy Market opened (to much deserved acclaim), Ben was sitting outside with a few people having drinks -- several drinks, actually -- to celebrate the occasion. The evening was clear and bright, and the market was bustling. Ben looked around, squinted slightly, and then waved his arm expansively across the scene.

    "What this place needs," he said a little too loudly, "is more restaurants."

    (So you're right: With Ben, it was always restaurants and architecture.)

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  5. The Down East DilettanteMarch 4, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Ancient, like mother, like son, I'd say

    Harvest was one of my favorite places to break bread with friends back in the old days.

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  6. TopazMarch 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Now I'm craving blueberry pie! Wonderful story.

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  7. Toby WorthingtonMarch 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Well, that was a treat. An unexpected slice of social
    and architectural history along with that slice of
    blueberry pie.
    I failed the quiz by the way, and needed to read the
    full piece in NYSD. For some reason I associated blueberry pie with the young Annette de la Renta.

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  8. Turner Pack RatsMarch 5, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    there's a copy of Picasso and Pie at Amazon right now for $14.95 and one in better shape for $29. i want to try that blueberry ambrosia out but will have to wait for fresh ones. frozies or canned taste like sawdust.

    what did the new owner build in place of this absolutely incredible place. can i see it on bing?

    security word def - "sligat" - underworld slang for "carrying heat"

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  9. home before darkMarch 5, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a delectable bit of pastry and history served up with typical DED flair. Thanks for thinking of us Kansans with shelves oft missing of Maine mags and tossing us the life link!

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  10. Decor Arts NowMarch 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Will read the links to find out! :-)
    All best, Lynn

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  11. The SidekickMarch 5, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I did of course know the connection but the post got me looking at Picasso and Pie this morning. Mrs. Pickering's Orange Cake was the result for dessert this evening and it was delicious! So at least some of the recipes hold up very well indeed!
    First ran across the divine P and P in the kitchen of the old Seagull Restaurant in Blue Hill at my first cooking job and have been fascinated ever since. Thanks for putting the story into print.

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  12. smilla4blogsMarch 5, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I wouldn't think of giving away the answer except to say your Friday talk was exceptional! Many thanks again!!!

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  13. Romantic DinnerMarch 8, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Oh really greate images and great location I really love this post.

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  14. Online Travel TourismMarch 8, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Wow very nice and beautiful images I love all the movement photos. Very cute smile and attractive pose.
    thank you for the nice and cute post.

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  15. JanetMarch 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Fab. This is one of the rare time when I actually COULD have figured it out.

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  16. Michele from BostonMarch 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Wow, Brad! I could spend days and days reading your wonderful stories. What a mind you have for detail and lost connections. I just loved it!

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  17. Hotel in BruggeMarch 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Wow very nice and beautiful images I love all the movement photos.Very cute smile and attractive pose.
    thank you for the nice and cute post.

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  18. LucindavilleMarch 16, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    You inspired our Cookbook Of The Day post, today.

    http://cookbookoftheday.blogspot.com/2011/03/picasso-pie.html


    And answered all our questions.

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    This is one of the rare time when I actually COULD have

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  20. web design agency indiaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    i think of giving away the answer except to say your Friday talk was exceptional!....thanks for sharing

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