A Recession Or Not?

Mrs. O & I are trying to figure out whether we’re in a recession or not, based on the packed house at Azteca last Saturday night. On Saturday evening, the extended Coeur d’Alene Family Oliveria walked to Azteca after watching “Sherlock Holmes II” at the Riverstone Cinemas next door. Place was hopping. We had to wait 10-15 minutes for a table for 8, which was OK because the Zags were beating San Diego on Azteca’s TVs. Didn’t know if the packed house was the exception to the rule. Or standard fare at popular eateries in town.

Question: Has the recession prompted you to dine out less?