After four years inside Corona del Mar’s Sherman Library and Gardens, executive chef Jessica Roy has announced that 608 Dahlia will close its doors later this month on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Roy, who has helmed the concept for four years, shared the news Friday on Instagram, writing, “It has been an incredible honor to share our garden-to-table dining experience with the beautiful city of Newport Beach and the Corona del Mar community over the past four years.” She emphasized the setting, noting that “from the very beginning, 608 Dahlia was inspired by its unique setting among the blooming flower streets of Corona del Mar and the lush gardens that surrounded us.”
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The news, fortunately, comes with a silver lining: Roy revealed plans to open a new restaurant a few miles north. “I am thrilled to share that we will be opening a new restaurant space just up the road in Sunset Beach, where we will continue to evolve and expand on our California garden-to-table cuisine.”
The upcoming Huntington Beach eatery, whose name and opening date have yet to be revealed, will feature both favorite dishes and a fresh perspective. It aims to serve as “a welcoming community gathering space for occasions, events and culinary celebrations.”
A noted chef in her own right, Roy was chef de cuisine at the garden’s former restaurant, Cafe Jardin, before opening 608 Dahlia in the same space.
