"We hope you join us in disavowing any patronage of an institution that treats a large group of Asian Pacific Americans with suspicion and distrust, and which attempts in not so subtle ways to make us feel unwelcome," the message reads.

The group went to the bar last Tuesday evening around 9 p.m. They waited approximately 10 minutes to be seated before asking about the delay when many tables were empty.

The hostess, according to the Temple Bar owners, told the group that tables were reserved for dining patrons

Several members of the group told the hostess that they would be eating, Perng said.

But the hostess was not aware that the group would be eating, said Gerry Sheerin, co-owner of the bar and the manager on duty the evening the incident occurred.

After this miscommunication the group resumed waiting, and an employee then began checking their identification. Perng said the examinations were unfair and several people entered the bar without having their IDs checked while the group continued waiting.

"Normally, the waitress checks IDs at the table if they'll be ordering food. According to the hostess, [at this point] there was not mention of ordering food," he said.

Sheerin said the bar was also being particularly vigilant about checking identification that evening since it was hosting an event for College seniors.