I Don't Eat, I Devour

Located right near where the fireworks go off at Darling Harbour every Saturday night, Kazbah is a vibrant and popular Middle Eastern restaurant. With a menu designed for sharing and belly dance performances, Kazbah is perfect for group meals and catch-ups among friends. Hummus, Baba Ghanhouj and Muhammara served with Lebanese bread, $21.50 My favourite of the three is the muhammara, which is a salty tomato-based dip. The hummus is buttery smooth, and the baba ghanhouj has that distictive smokey flavour which goes perfectly with the soft and crispy Lebanese bread. The extra-virgin olive oil is a nice touch, as it prevents the dips from being too dry to the palate. Kibbeh, $17 Kibbeh is a fried 'dumpling' of meat and pinenut stuffing. Crispy on the outside, salty and nutty and soft in the middle, these are absolutely delicious. Chicken Tangine, $32 Probably my favourite dish of the evening, the chicken is succulent, tender, with the broth deeply flavourful and

The entrance to Contrabando is not easy to find for first-timers: a tiny, graffiti-covered doorway leading to a shady-looking underground dig that is a bustling eatery nowadays, but you get the distinct feeling it might have been used for much less reputable purposes back the days (not sure if true, but the discreet doorway  certainly gives off a bit of a seedy vibe). From Mondays to Thursdays, Contrabando hosts what is possibly the best lunch deal in the Sydney CBD: $20 for a four course 'street food express lunch' accompanied by a choice of beer, cider or soft drink. The menu changes from week to week, but don't worry: I have been a couple times, and it's always been pretty delicious. Mac n' Cheese Croquettes  Gooey and soft, these fried, golden balls are a two-bites (or one) teaser to the beginning of your lunch. It is creamy and tasty, but does not pack a punch in terms of flavour - but don't worry, the flavour will come. Chargrilled Corn The