Turn up the AC, DC

No, this is not a blog about an Australain rock band.

It's a blog post asking why the hell it has been so hot in so many area businesses lately.  "Hot spot" is not supposed to be a literal term.

I realize that it was the hottest July on record, I do.  But it seems like recently too many bars, restaurants, and hotels have been a bit to reluctant to turn on the cold air.  18th St Lounge, Masa 14, Rhodeside, Mr. Smiths - all were too hot to stick around.  Even the bar at Bourbon Steak in the 4 Seasons hotel on Saturday night was too warm for comfort, and for 15$ per drink, they can afford to run it as cold as they want.  I should also point out that most of these visits have occurred at night, so its not even at the hottest part of the day.

Look, I know running your AC in this heat is probably expensive.  But so is losing customers because they don't want to sit and sweat for hours with their dates.  It is the hospitality business, please be hospitable.