"Located at the southern end of Hyde Park, Song Kitchen is a stylish cafe, bar and dining room in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Our head chef Liz Mason formerly worked in London and Hong Kong and her cooking style is beautifully elegant and simple with punchy Middle Eastern spice, and fresh, detailed Mediterranean flavours. Interestingly, Song Kitchen is also a profit-for-purpose business with means our profits go toward supporting YWCA Australia programs and services for women, young women and girls in Australia. For more information, please visit their website ."

Wild greens and ricotta borek pie; ghalieh mahi fish stew, flathead, yabby, pippies and barberry rice; spiced beef carparccio with green pistachio and nasturtium; spinach and raisin borani dip with toast; and rosewater meringue and pistachio ice cream sandwich with salted caramel and fairy floss.

Song Kitchen is upfront about its mission to support women – all the restaurant’s profits go to YWCA Australia so your bill ends up backing projects which assist domestic violence victims.

Song Kitchen also aids women when you order a glass – half of the wine list is dedicated to female wine-makers or vineyard owners. The non-greedy prices and something-for-everyone menu make it a good bet for office lunches or dinners with mates – and happy hour in the bar is, it must be said, extremely happy.

“There is a sign you see as you leave Song Kitchen that says, ‘You did good’. And you did, too, because ... it’s such a nice place to eat.”

goodfood.com.au