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Six months on from Christmas and with nine years still to go to the start of spring, it’s fair to say this January has been an endless, soaking slog we can’t wait to be rid of. All that’s keeping us going is sneaking in whatever catchups we didn't get around to at Christmas, but with everyone’s bank balance still hurting from the festive season, value options are key. Here's our best bets for treating yourself while feeling smug about the minimal outlay involved...   Chiya, D

We’re long-time sceptics of ever venturing into a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, an occasion second only to the Christmas season for souped-up set menus charging through the nose for a strictly time-limited table. But we recognise that not everyone has the kitchen confidence (or, let’s be real in Dublin these days, kitchen access that’s not shared with far too many others) to whip up a show-stopper meal that says what no Hallmark card ever could. So here’s our loving gift to

What’s the story with Sushi & Go?   A few weeks ago, breathy posts started appearing on social media about a new grab and go sushi spot on Montague Street. Sushi & Go  only has a website for now (with limited information), but there was enough different here to colour us interested. Most of Dublin's sushi places have nothing major to set them apart, but Sushi & Go has come in with Onigiri (stuffed Japanese rice in the shape of a triangle), and Inari (sweet, savoury, stuffed