Press

Autumn In the Garden

"Beyond the furnishings a varied menu offers the best flavors of fall courtesy of Jessica Roy, executive chef and owner of the restaurant. Start with inventive items like the small-batch buttermilk chive and Gruyere biscuits, served with bright, citrus infused honey crafted by Roy or the colorful Dahlia Salad, in which mixed greens, strawberries, dates, toasted sunflower seeds, fresh herbs and goat cheese are coated in a lemon-poppy vinaigrette...." -A.R. NBM

Cooking with a Competitive Edge 

"With every dish, every celebration, and every new venture Chef Jessica Roy continues to build a legacy defined by passion, creativity, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence."  -Callie Evergreen FSRMagazine.com

608 Dahlia at Sherman Library and Gardens

"Situated among lush greenery and blooming flowers, Chef Jessica Roy uses her surroundings to craft vibrant, decorative dishes that are nearly too gorgeous to eat. To welcome the new season, 608 Dahla debuted a fresh menu featuring peak-of-season ingredients with flavors and colors that mirror those that can be seen from the patio and open-air dining room..." -Adriana Desiderio

608 Dahlia in Newport Beach, CA: What to Expect

"In the age of social media, finding "hidden gems" in Orange County seems nearly impossible. But right in the midst of the busy Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, you'll find what we'd describe as a bonafide hidden culinary gem: 608 Dahlia" -OCI

Thanksgiving Day Feasts in Newport Beach

"Don't sweat the sweet stuff, this Thanksgiving leave he baking to 608 Dahlia. Chef Jessica Roy is offering a selection of to-go pastries including a lemon tart flourless chocolate cake, and her famous buttermilk, chive, and gruyere biscuits..." -Chrisopher Trela

608 Dahlia at Sherman Library and Gardens with Proprietor / Executive Chef Jessica Roy

"Crafted by Executive Chef and Owner Jessica Roy the new menu showcases the peak-of-season ingredients celebrating the vibrant flavors and colors of Southern California..." -Adam Bell

Newport Beach's Garden-to-Table Concept 608 Dahlia Debuts Seasonal Fall Menu

"Since its inception, 608 Dahlia has become both an everyday local favorite and a beloved special occasion restaurant for large and small celebrations. With its custom florals and warm hospitality, the boutique garden restaurant continues to impress as one of Orange County's most sought-after dining destinations..." -FSR Magazine

Weekend Roundup: Orange County Weekend Events for October 10-13

"Celebrate the start of fall with 608 Dahlia's award-winning Cherry Berry Scones. Famed for her biscuits, Executive Chef Jessica Roy showed her talents at OC Fair's culinary competition where the scones were awarded 'Best in Show' and won several other awards..."

2024 Women in Business Award Nominees

"Executive Chef and owner-operator Jessica Roy, was born and raised in Orange County California, and is the creative force behind 608 Dahlia which opened in 2021. Celebrating fresh, California flavors, Chef Roy's cuisine is deeply influenced by her passion for gardening and cultivating healthy food"

608 Dahlia: Garden to Table at CdM

"Roy’s cuisine at 608 Dahlia is also award-winning and certainly deserves Michelin recognition. Her seasonal, Mediterranean-influenced menu features garnishes and herbs that are hand-picked by Roy straight from the Gardens or from her home-grown backyard oasis in Huntington Beach..." -Christopher Trela

Chef Jessica Roy at 608 Dahlia Restaurant Offers Special Take-Home BBQ Dinner Friday July 12

 "The menu includes fresh baked Garden Rosemary Rolls; a Summer Burrata Salad with lightly roasted summer fruit, asparagus, cucumber ribbons, wild rocket, and lemon poppy vinaigrette; Santa Maria-style slow smoked Prime Tri-Tip with fresh tomato salsa and spicy garden green sauce plus slow cooked Pinquillo Beans and Sour Cherry Berry Pie ..." -Christopher Trela

Garden Fresh

"For Jessica Roy, executive chef and owner of Sherman Gardens' 608 Dahlia restaurant, cultivating your own cooking garden can also teach you a lot... "As a chef having my own (home) garden allows me to see varous items at their infancy all the way to harvest. It has also given me a deeper respect for the whole process of farm-to-table (dining) and a sharper lens for quality and plant development"..." -Ashley Ryan

Patio Perfection

"Patrons adore 608 Dahlia's patio for its enchanting ambiance and stunning views. Nestled in Corona del Mar amidst lush gardens and vibrant flowers the patio offers a front-row seat to nature's beauty..."

Father's Day Offerings in Orange County

"In addition to their regular lunch menu, Chef Jessica Roy will be smoking up some central Texas-style bbq, showcasing her passion and love for the art of smoking fine meats. She will be serving up smoked whole bone in beef rib, known as 'The Cadiallac of BBQ', and Karobuta pork ribs..." -OCfoodies

Take a Break and Enjoy Lunch Like a Local

"Tucked away in the lush garden at the Sherman Library in Corona Del Mar, you'll forget you're just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Pacific Coast Highway. At executive chef Jessica Roy's restaurant, the beauty of the flowers and vegetables on your plate rival your view of the gardens..." -Cindy Carcamo

Where to Find the Restaurants of Orange County's Culinary Stars

"It seems she’s been in the winner’s circle more often than not. Jessica Roy was the victor in TNT’s “On the Menu” in 2014 and in 2019 on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.” Now she’s cooking at 608 Dahlia, a boutique garden restaurant focusing on seasonality. It’s set in the Sherman Library and Gardens." -Anne Valdespino

 Café Jardin at Sherman Gardens to Close May 22, Cultivar Restaurant Takes its Place

 Chef Jessica Roy and Chef Pascal Olhats / Photo by Christopher Trela 

Sherman Gardens may be Corona Del Mar's Best-Kept Secret 

California Live with Amber Pfister and Chef Jamie Gwen

 The Crowd: More than $400,000 raised for Make-A-Wish fundraiser held at Bowers Museum

(Photograph) Event Chef Chair Pascal Olhats with Honorary Celebrity Chef Jessica Roy of Cultivar raising money for Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire. - Courtesy of Tony Lattimore

 Chef-Owner of Cultivar at Sherman Library and Gardens Shares Her Inspiration

Photograph by  Emily J. Davis 

 Table for Ten Culinary Extravaganza Returns to OC 

Photography by Bob Hodson and Tony Lattimore 

Cultivar Chef-Owner Jessica Roy Makes Grilled Corn Salad with Cathy Thomas

Chef Gardens, Poppy & Seed First Look, Café Jardin Closes, What’s Next for Sherman Gardens

 Chef Jessica Roy will take over the Cafe Jardin space for a new concept known as Cultivar. Credit: Photo courtesy of Jessica Roy