Pre-order Father's Day treats at local pastry shop
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In Springfield, La Fiorentina Pastry Shop is taking pre-orders through Saturday morning. Those interested in calling ahead to order pastries are urged to do so by 10 a.m. Saturday morning.
'Chocolate usually is a big thing for the guys, the boozy stuff, the tiramisu, the bubba rum, but can't go wrong with cannolis and cheesecake,' said Mauro Daniele, general manager, La Fiorentina Pastry Shop.
The pastry shop will also be open on Father's Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for coffee, breakfast, or dessert.
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