Cafe Pamplona

Lose yourself in the heady atmosphere of Pamplona, where the intellectual vibes from the bobo-meets-soho clientele are sure to get you stimulated about even the blandest of this week's Core readings. Study cove by day and salon by night, Pamplona is a great post-dinner-date coffee alternative to the few late nite spots the Square has to offer; it's classier than ABP, and less pricey than Toscanini's. The sparsity of tables and a low ceiling create the feeling of a bunker but in warm weather, outdoor seating creates a whole new world. Though it served the same menu for 42 years, Pamplona now offers up with an updated selection of Spanish tapas and sandwiches. The Setas al Ajillo (mushrooms in a garlic sauce; $5) is a hit, and the mini brocatas are more filling than their name might suggest. But not to worry: all the old favorites (media noche, Italian sodas, and delicious desserts; $1-3.50) persist. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.