Juan Banchero
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Juan Banchero was an Italian immigrant who arrived in Argentina in the late 19th century. He is celebrated for creating the fugazzeta rellena, a beloved Argentine pizza that features a filling of mozzarella cheese between two layers of dough. His innovative approach transformed traditional Italian pizza into a unique Argentine delicacy, making his pizzeria in La Boca a historic landmark in Buenos Aires.
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Juan Banchero opened his first pizzeria in La Boca in 1932, which became a classic in the area.
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Juan Banchero, son of Agostino, created the fugazzeta by adding cheese to the fugazza.
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