Out to try: Bochinche, pasta without dogma in Chacarita
Over the past decade, Chacarita has become the most interesting gastronomic hub in the city (and one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world). While its cultural scene already made it worth visiting beyond the cemetery and Parque Los Andes, its food and drink offerings sealed the deal. To a broad culinary lineup that includes Anchoíta, La Fuerza, Albamonte, and Condarco, among others, Bochinche has now been added—the new restaurant by chef Gaspar Natiello (formerly of Ajo Negro and now leading Silvino just a few blocks away) and Lucas Etchegoyen, a specialist in sustainable development.
Bochinche’s concept is to make pasta that moves away from strict Italian purity, leaning more toward reinterpretation than the early 20th-century wave of immigration that shaped cuisine in the Argentine pampas. It’s homemade, flavorful food with strong technique. Classic and rooted in tradition, yet open to the freedom that comes from stepping outside dogma.
Bochinche
Bochinche opened right next to the Dumont 4040 theater, and if you go early, you might cross paths with theatergoers starting, ending, or extending their night at the restaurant. Once inside, it’s clear that if you’re expecting Italian clichés, this isn’t the place. No checkered tablecloths or tricolor flags in sight. The space is modern, with a large bar where you can dine and watch the kitchen in action. The style is industrial and understated, with wooden tables, plenty of iron, and shelves reminiscent of old train luggage