You know what's so nice about living near the Jersey Shore?

The Food.

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We have a little something for everyone, and it makes trying new foods easy, fun, and exciting.

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For example, we have a ton of Mediterranean restaurants to choose from, we've got more authentic Mexican restaurants than you can shake a stick at, and we even have Pho restaurants in downtown Toms River that offer a fun culinary experience.

A New Colombian Restaurant Opens in Bayville, NJ

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And the melting pot of our food culture continues to grow, with the opening of a new local Colombian restaurant that has a little something for everyone.

According to Patch, Bayville's newest Colombian food joint took the place of Big Dogs Cafe off Atlantic City Boulevard.

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I'll be honest, I drive past Big Dogs every day, and had no idea they closed, again, but after a quick Google search, it appears as though the Big Dogs Cafe in Bayville is no more.

Photo Credit: Google Maps
Photo Credit: Google Maps
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It does look like the Toms River location off 37 is still open and operating, fortunately.

Meet Calichef: Bayville’s Newest Colombian Eatery

Back to Colombian food, though, Calichef is Bayville's newest eatery, and even if you think you're not a fan of Colombian food, you'll want to try this place.

They serve fresh salchipapa, which is a sausage and fries dish, Maiz, which is a sweet corn dish, and they also have burgers and hot dogs that reflect the Colombian culture and flavors.

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What's really nice is that this is authentic, handmade food that isn't going to break the bank, with the average dish costing between $12 and $15, making it the perfect place to go for a solid lunch.

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