The Hungry Bachelors Club 1999

Delmar Youngblood, a gifted cook and dedicated single mother, has a fiery dream of starting her own restaurant, Food for the Heart, while she juggles a mundane job as an insurance adjuster. Her best friend and roommate, Hortense, always eager to help, believes that lawyer Stanley Diggers is the ideal partner for Delmar, though Stanley seems more occupied with his career trajectory than any form of lifelong commitment.

As they host delightful gatherings for family and friends, showcasing their culinary talents and warmth, the group features an array of colorful characters. Among them is Jethro, Delmar’s brother and a Mayan anthropology professor with a quirky affection for vintage Cadillacs, along with Marlon, his free-spirited writer friend, and their talented pianist mother, Hannibal Youngblood, accompanied by her charming partner, Mr. Ringold.

However, an unexpected tragedy disrupts these joyful gatherings when a death sends ripples of grief through the group. This prompts the estranged daughter, Missy Bainbridge, to arrive and handle the aftermath, only to unexpectedly connect with Jethro. As life unfolds in unpredictable ways, Delmar and her circle encounter Moses Grady, a reformed convict passionate about his scrapyard pursuits, who becomes captivated by Delmar’s culinary dreams and merges into their lively circle.

Moses brings a fresh perspective, yet the situation intensifies when Stanley proposes a life-altering deal: Delmar would serve as a surrogate mother for his demanding boss, Mr. Spinner, who faces fertility challenges with his wife. This shocking arrangement offers Delmar the financial means to finally launch her restaurant, allow Stanley to step into partnership at the law firm, and afford Hortense her desired engagement ring. Embracing this unique opportunity, Delmar embarks on her journey to establish Food for the Heart alongside Moses. However, as her pregnancy advances into the third trimester, Delmar’s innate maternal instincts surge, leading her to a pivotal choice that will undeniably reshape the futures of everyone involved.