"Just got chased out of August mid-meal, on a first date with a reservation; another table was waiting for their dessert and suffered the same fate. The entire waitstaff left the floor, no manager on duty, and held the front door wide open in 14º weather for over 15 minutes because we have to bring the chairs in and go home Kitchen was repeatedly ringing the bell to let the waitstaff know dessert was ready to be served to our neighboirs, but to no avail. The customers at August apparently cease to be a priority (or any concern at all) at the strike of 9:30 like so many carraiges-turned-pumpkins. To say we were shocked is to grossly understate the cruelty of the weather and the negligence of the service we received tonight. Eventually, after donning our winter gear to try to continue eating, both of our tables found it necessary to loudly request that the front door be shut, as our shivering was not as apparent to the staff as it was to us. The waiters again refused to close the door to the elements, and let us know, in so many words, that the temperature of their diners was of little concern compared to the apparent need to bring the enitre outdoor dining setup (and in turn, the outddors itself) into the restaurant so that the staff might leave. I won't be returning but for the chance to give management (if they exist) a piece of my mind."
