Before we could entertain the thought that things might be cooling down in the Duxton area, yet another eatery has entered the fray—Wok & Barrel opened last weekend. Homemade pastas and pizzas dominate the menu, along with local dishes like nasi lemak, which you can down with a selection of Japanese or Belgian brews.

Also brand new is B@Rochester, a modern Japanese restaurant and bar with offerings such as somen with scampi.