GVO

Hokkaidō


Guitars, motorcycles, CDs and 1960s folk all grace this cafe that's all about the sea urchin. If you've been craving sea urchin curry, sea urchin pasta, or sea urchin pretty-much-anything this is the place. Yet it's also a great spot for cakes and coffee, or a nice place to unwind in the evening, too.

GVO stands for 'Guitar' and 'VOcals'. Live music is here, and it does open mics as well.


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