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Pictured Courtney Shumway and Dan Suarez.
Coffee Expressions, located in the River North area at 100 W. Oak, has changed a bit since Courtney Shumway and Dan Suarez took over last year. The atmosphere is even more relaxed than it was previously and there are theme nights, including Chess Night on Fridays and Movie Night on Sundays. Shumway took a few moments from her oh-so-hectic schedule to answer a few At a Glance questions. ( For more info on the coffeehouse, visit www.chicagoexpressions.com . )
Favorite guilty pleasure: My latest one has to be dancing until the sun comes up. I'm dancing a lot at Neo 'til 4 a.m. Another guilty pleasure is [ the chocolate-and-hazelnut spread ] Nutella.
Favorite female singer: That would probably be Nanci Griffith. I grew up on her.
Last movie to make you cry: [ Pauses. ] Oh wow. I would say Amores Perros. It's an amazing movie. There's this one scene where this old man comes home and one of his dogs has killed all the other dogs—it really affected me.
Least favorite part of running a business: [ Laughs. ] Having to show up to work on time. It's the little extra responsibilities that can drive you nuts.
Favorite decade: I'd have to say that I'm an '80s girl. I like the Sex Pistols and the Smiths.
Choice: A day at the beach or a day in a record store? [ Without hesitation. ] Oh, a day at a record store, no doubt. I didn't even have to think about that one.
Choice: Princess Diana or Diana Ross? Diana Ross. She has more substance.
Choice: Fame or fortune? Fame. [ Windy City Times: I was not expecting that answer. Why fame? ] OK ... maybe not fame, but notoriety.
Choice: A great movie or a great kiss? I'm going to have to say a great movie, but just barely. Wait ... how about a great movie or a great kisser—or a great movie WITH a great kisser? [ Laughs. ]
Choice: Dogs or cats? I like both, but primarily dogs. [ WCT: Do you have a favorite breed? ] I like border collies. I grew up with them and bred them. They're very loyal and extremely intelligent.