We caught up with Kristofer Hoadley, who works as a barista at the Starbucks in Burr Ridge.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Western Springs
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Two cats: Aria and Sebastian
Q: What was your first job?
A: Lifeguard at Village Field Club of LaGrange Park
Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: An inventor
Q: What crushed that dream?
A: The cost of college tuition
Q: Do you play an instrument?
A: I used to play the alto sax.
Q: What reality show would you be on?
A: “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
A: Keanu Reeves. He is subdued.
Q: What is your favorite local restaurant?
A: Cooper’s Hawk
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Q: What is your favorite store?
A: Banana Republic
Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I will be competing in the Barista Championships next month.
Q: What words of wisdom would you share?
A: Mind the details. I am all about the details.
— Kevin Beese, for Pioneer Press
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