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The Scene – La Dolce Via has existed as a bakery for more than 15 years, but only recently opened as a cafe. In addition to providing pastries for some of the city's best restaurants (Bar Italia and Jaboni's, to name two), the mother-daughter owners also dish out delectable treats from this humble storefront in still-emerging Forest Park Southeast. The informal space, packed with mismatched tables and chairs, feels as cozy as a friend's kitchen. – – The Food – The limited lunch menu includes soups of the day and a basic green salad; the heartier selections are the…