The Passionate Italian in Tobago
Gabriele De Gaetano, has been living in Tobago for over 30 years but he still speaks with large gestures; nor has he lost the accent or emotional responses of Italy where he was born. From his base at La Tartaruga restaurant in Buccoo, he roams Tobago, from ridges to waterfalls, uncovering water- and wind-mills, sugar factories, kilns, indigo pits and ruins on former plantations. Written by Pat Ganase and photos provided courtesy Gabriele De Gaetano and the Tobago Heritage Conservation Society Why Tobago? I have a great passion for outdoors, mountain biking, hiking and exploring what Tobago has to offer. The island is beautiful, colourful and what visitors also remember are the people of Tobago, their traditions, their warmth and how everybody will get to know you. I was born in Milan, did extensive business travels where I met my wife who decided to return to Trinidad and Tobago and pursue the passion for good food and great cooking. We created La Tartaruga Italian Restaurant whi...