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ON THE TOWN SHOP TALK Where: A prime table in the center of NoMI Garden. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-239-4030; nomirestaurant.com When: Late afternoon, to check out the buzzing alfresco dining scene. What: Cocktails and oysters on the half shell. FAR LEFT: Sally Schwartz dines at NoMI Garden in the outdoor patio (ABOVE). LEFT: NoMI's Fortune Teller features vodka, Lillet Rose, strawberry, and mint. cornering the market AS RANDOLPH STREET MARKET CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY, FOUNDER SALLY SCHWARTZ TOASTS TO MEMORIES OLD AND NEW. BY MEG MATHIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN KIRKMAN W hen it comes to masters of reinvention, Sally Schwartz is as fabulous as they come: The former event planner cofounded Chicago Antique Market in 2003 as a one-day, six-times-a-year sale; she then went solo and rebranded the event Randolph Street Market as a weekend-long celebration that has become one of the city's top showcases for vintage furnishings, clothing, jewelry, and collectibles. We met up with the style maven over Par Avión cocktails at NoMI Garden to celebrate a decade of unearthing treasures in the West Loop and learn what she's looking for this summer and beyond. We couldn't have chosen a better place! It's a phenomenal view, and it's just the best Michigan Avenue spot. I've been coming to NoMI since it opened; I bring people here from out of town, and my mother loves to come in from the suburbs. This is where she loves to be. It's breathtaking. 80 When was the last time you came to NoMI? October—which seems like it was just yesterday—for my mom's birthday. Did you have a special dinner? We decided to do lunch with my mom, my cousin, my sister-in-law, my aunt, and a couple of my mom's girlfriends. That sounds fun. What do you love about NoMI's menu? God, I love the sushi—love the sushi. I love how fresh and delicious it is. They also have really good soups. Their bread is delicious. They also do a really great scrambled-egg-omelet thing, and I love to come for cocktails. Do you tend to go for a certain drink? Bourbon and water is very nice! Whatever I do really seems great at the time. I love to sit in NoMI's bar and drink Champagne. It's just a great place to stop before shopping, after shopping.... So, I actually was here more continued on page 82 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 080-082_MA_Flavor_OntheTown_SUMMER13.indd 80 6/18/13 12:12 PM