Friends of Young Hearts: Sunday Service

Overview

James Cornwall was the second guest chef at Young Hearts when it opened in 2023, and it didn't take long for his residency to become a permanent fixture at the Windsor food, music and art space. 

And he is paying it forward for the next few months, inviting a bunch of Melbourne chefs to take over the Sunday lunch service with their own $65 set menu. Each chef has been given the simple brief: if we come to your place on a Sunday, what would you cook for us? What would we be drinking, and what would we be listening to?

Steve Chan (Sleepy's Wine Bar) is kicking the series off on Sunday, July 28, with an epic yum cha spread. He's plating up some of his favoruite dishes that'll include classic sui mai as well as his own version of prawn toast and sticky rice.

Image: Young Hearts, Pete Dillon

Young Hearts will then host Alex Weymouth on Sunday, August 25; Lucy Whitlow on Sunday, September 8; and Josh Murphy (Harley & Rose) on Sunday, October 6. We don't know what they'll be cooking up, but we're sure you'll find more info closer to their takeovers at Young Heart's Instagram page. 

"When James suggested staying on a permanent basis, I instantly agreed," said Owner and Manager of Young Hearts, Nic Coulter. "I look forward to building the food side of the business with someone as talented as James. Through his experience and network of chefs, we are in for some good things to come. Sunday Service will continue the philosophy of the business and allow emerging chefs a space to create and gain exposure."

Images: Jae Lin Creative.