{"id":3869,"date":"2012-07-21T23:29:03","date_gmt":"2012-07-22T03:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tampabaybreakfasts.com\/?p=3869"},"modified":"2012-07-21T23:29:03","modified_gmt":"2012-07-22T03:29:03","slug":"the-covered-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tampabaybreakfasts.com\/?p=3869","title":{"rendered":"The Covered Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"

We visited the Covered Bridge at 2070 Bayshore Blvd<\/a> in Dunedin on 21 July 2012. <\/p>\n

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The Covered Bridge is in Dunedin<\/a>. It’s not Dunnellon<\/a>, but it sounds about the same.<\/p>\n

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It’s interesting to note, by the way, that there are no actual covered bridges within a thousand miles of Dunedin. We’re driving the long haul to Dunedin with Ivo.<\/p>\n

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We’ve also got Marek, who announced on this ride that this is his last time ever, dad, only this time then I’m never going to breakfast again. Teenagers!<\/p>\n

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It’s about 30 miles from home to the Covered Bridge, so we’ve got to listen to some good music. This morning, it’s Geri X<\/a>, who is a great local Tampa Bay musician in every way, except that she’s from Bulgaria.<\/p>\n

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You may have noticed, if you’re a dedicated TBB reader, that the Pancake Mobile appears slightly different. That’s because we upgraded from the 2002 Celica GTS to the 2013 FR-S. It squeals tires at 40mph shifting into 2nd gear. Today is our 100th unique breakfast, and there’s 100 miles on the odometer. Everything’s coming up Milhouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Covered Bridge promptly rolls out coloring utensils.<\/p>\n

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While we look at the menu, which is full of the standard fare we expect in a quality breakfast location.<\/p>\n

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Ivo’s taking care of business.<\/p>\n

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The only thing that got Marek out of the house this morning was promise of a hot chocolate. And the Covered Bridge didn’t disappoint.<\/p>\n

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Inside is nice and cozy, and most everyone seemed to be greeted by name. You can see the dedication to the covered bridge concept, wall-to-wall.<\/p>\n

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Ivo was quite impressed with this anole lizard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Breakfast. We got “The Bridge” special. Which, for seven bucks, was a whole lotta chow.<\/p>\n

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Notice the chance in expression on Marek’s face. From anticipation to apprehension. And also, there’s a Zamboni <\/a>on the table.<\/p>\n

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Me and Ivo, we’re getting ready for some chow. Notice the pilfering move he’s making on my pancakes. If you’re some nice girl 20 years in the future, reading this while you’re looking back at Ivo’s history and trying to decide if he’s husband material, I’ll tell you this: Don’t take your eyes off him at the breakfast table.<\/p>\n

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And still with the lizard. This took up 15 minutes of our morning, going on about the lizard looking in the window. We’re in Florida, kid. There’s probably lizards in your bed. <\/p>\n

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Marek held up this sausage and told me all about how grandma makes him sausage all the time and how much he loves it and how this is the best breakfast ever because this sausage is so good.<\/p>\n

I’ve never seen him eat sausage once, ever. <\/p>\n

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Here’s a nice family portrait. We’re all four here: Andy, Marek, Ivo, Breakfast. Favorite Tampa Bay Breakfasts Reviewer Mom is still sleeping.<\/p>\n

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All three of us ate, and ate well. One breakfast split three ways. Coffee, juice, choco. Under 12 clams. That’s a good value.<\/p>\n

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Ivo stepped right up to the pole position on the bill-paying race.<\/p>\n

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That’s a look of gleeful accomplishment that he’ll have trouble achieving when he’s 42 years old. But at 2 years old, good for him!<\/p>\n

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On the way home we passed these monster trucks. You can’t just not take a picture of monster trucks. <\/p>\n

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We had a great time at the Covered Bridge. The chow was good all around, though the bacon was a bit small and the home fries oddly sweet. You can’t beat a place like this for the local, “the usual, Tim?” And the unique covered bridge theme sets it apart. Friendly folks, good prices, good chow, and a unique atmosphere. That’s worth the drive. We’re pleased to give the Covered Bridge a Tampa Bay Breakfasts four and a half pancake rating.<\/p>\n

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We visited the Covered Bridge at 2070 Bayshore Blvd in Dunedin on 21 July 2012. The Covered Bridge is in Dunedin. It’s not Dunnellon, but it sounds about the same. It’s interesting to note, by the way, that there are no actual covered bridges within a thousand miles of Dunedin. 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