Bay Street restaurant closing, blames El Greco hotel

Read storyThe Coconuts Bahamas Grill is closing down and the owners are blaming the people who rented them the space – the owners of the El Greco Hotel.

Brothers Eldin and Erin Ferguson say they have faced difficulties since they opened the restaurant two years ago.

They blame renter Harry Pikramenos, part owner of El Greco, saying he has had customers' cars towed and limited access to the upstairs portion of the building.

Pikramenos said their claims are ridiculous, blaming the closure on the tough economic times and saying the brothers have never paid their rent on time.

The closure, which the brothers said may reopen if they find a good location, has left at least 15 people out of work.

Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here