Rumors about 21, a popular downtown island upscale martini and wine bar, were rampant Wednesday, making their way via social media sites, texts and emails. (I heard about it the old school way, at 5:30 a.m. during Island Boot Camp).

When I got to work, my Daily News and Facebook email accounts were filled with questions about the beloved bar. But I'm happy to report the owners say the rumors are way off, including the ones about the 2102 Postoffice St. establishment becoming an Italian eatery or, worse, closing.

“We’ve been here 14 years, we’re alive and well and will be here another 14 years,” co-owner Randall Pettit said.

What’s prompting the rumors is a new partnership Pettit formed on Monday with Paco Vargas and his daughter, Denise Vargas. Paco Vargas owns the very popular Rudy & Paco eatery across the street from 21.

The partnership will mean some changes, but nothing as drastic as the rumors portend, Pettit said. Some patrons might already start noticing subtle changes at 21, he said.

Pettit declined to divulge big changes planned for 21, but said that patrons are going to be happy. He plans to officially unveil those plans in March. In the meantime, 21 will stay open and continue offering live music on the weekends, he said.

“We’re going to be rocking out for Mardi Gras for both weekends,” Pettit said.

No layoffs will occur with the changes, he said.