Cosmo's has a sign up on the main gate that says it is temporarily closed. But Cosmo's, as it has been known for 41 years is officially closed.
Trying to prevent the social media gossip is impossible, we were making no announcements until given the go ahead, but such is modern life.
It was bittersweet to see Cosmo drive away today, leaving the restaurant and bar he has owned and operated for the last 4 decades. The red pea soup was as good the last time as it was when I first had it in the mid 80's.
But I totally understand his decision to retire as owner of one of the oldest establishments on the beach.
Heck, while it was a bittersweet feeling for me, I don't regret retiring the original Jamaican webcasts after a measly 20 years. If I make it 40 years with Negril.com, I am sure I will value that retirement!
I'm sure the rumors will keep swirling on social media, but the facts as they stand today is that Beaches, owned by the Jamaican Stewart family, now owns the property.
Any further details of what will transpire in the future are speculation at best, which means nothing factual.
We do thank Cosmo for the last 4 decades and wish him all the best! The man had a vision very few saw, and persevered. A tip of the hat Cosmo! Thanks for everything!
