Eating at home has many a perk, but when you're pooped, there's nothing quite like sitting down to a prepared meal cooked just to your specific order. January is time to rest, rejuvenate, and gear up for the year ahead. We're also pretty dang tired, am I right? You cooked and cleaned like crazy during the holidays! You dealt with insane family and annoying travel delays. Now, the only thing you should be thinking about is cleaning that plate! January Restaurant Month is sweeping the county, featuring multi-course menus at lower-than-usual pricing. Through Jan. 31, participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus of three courses at $30 to $40 per person as well as other special offerings. Breathe easy. Pull up a chair, tuck in that napkin, and always tip generously. That second basket of dinner rolls is on its way!

Go to visitsanluisobispocounty.com/restaurant-month for more information. Δ

Hayley Thomas Cain salutes all of SLO County's hardworking hospitality staff this season. She can be reached at [email protected].