Trenton, N.J. - On Thursday, August 31st Orchid House hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening as Orchid House Café at 134 East Hanover St.
"This is what the new Trenton is all about. We are thankful for the owner’s belief in the City of Trenton and the beginning wave of economic redevelopment in our downtown arts corridor on Hanover Street. The Orchid itself was used by the ancient Greeks as a symbol of virality, love, honor, truth, and new beginnings. This is what this establishment represents on this block. We’re proud of you and wish you many years of success.”
Originally founded as an event venue for local crowds in 2015, through renovations partially paid for by the City of Trenton Building Improvement Grant, Orchid transitioned to a café this year. Orchid has hosted a variety of private and public events including musical showcases, book fairs, art exhibits, and educational workshops.
Owner Elijah Dixon thanked Mayor Gusciora, Isles, the I Am Trenton Foundation and a crowd of supporters outside of the storefront prior to his remarks.
“Despite people saying, “It’s Hanover Street”, “It’s Trenton”, “It’s the hood, you can’t do it, it’s no market for it,”. We’re still doing it! And because of all of you guys and your continued support we’ll be able to keep on doing it for years to come,” Dixon said.