Unique Journeys

Bar Nestor is a San Sebastián phenomenon. A tiny old space on Arrandegi Kalea in the heart of the parte vieja, it attracts locals and visitors from afar, not for pintxos, but for a super limited menu of jamon, chorizo, cheese, and the main event—huge chops of chuleton de vaca vieja. Thick, caveman-sized rib steaks cut from old cows, accompanied by chopped tomatoes in salt and olive oil, and fried pimientos de Guernica. In addition, they do two, only, tortilla Espanolas per day—one at 1 pm and one at 8 pm, each providing a couple dozen portions. Their card indicates the place is “simpatico and amabilidad”—a friendly, welcoming place—and it’s most accurate.