Order fresh flowers, plants and fruit and gourmet gift baskets from CitiFloral, New York City based
CitiFloral, FTD member, international florist, offering free same day flower delivery in the US and Canada . Order fresh flowers, plants and fruit and gourmet gift baskets from CitiFloral, New York City based florist.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We started CitiFloral at 1661 York Ave. in Yorkville on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 1986 and have been serving Manhattan residents, businesses and organizations every day since then.
What is your primary product or service?
We are specialists in creating and delivering exquisite arrangements of a wide variety of traditional and exotic fresh flowers, exceptional orchid plants, and sumptuous fruit and gourmet gift baskets throughout Manhattan.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Jeff Gaster, who was a corporate lawyer and businessman, and Gene Burdge, who had extensive experience in the floral business, combined their talents, ingenuity and determination to create a new retail floral presence in Yorkville and called it ubiquitously CitiFloral. Jeff is still the Chairman and "chief cook and bottle washer" of CitiFloral, A Little Shop of Flowers.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
CitiFloral offers the varieties of flowers and modern conveniences available at larger florists with the personalized, traditional superior customer service that our experienced staff can provide. We consider ourselves to be a vital participant in our community.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We serve all of Manhattan from our beautiful central location at 1661 York Ave. in the heart of the historic Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side in New York City. We'll be here forever.
Provide detailed directions to your location
CitiFloral is located at 1661 York Avenue between 87th and 88th Streets on the Upper East Side, easily accessible by car, taxi, bus (M86 & M31), subway (4, 5 & 6), and foot. Street parking is available.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards--American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, JCB
Which areas do you service?
We deliver ourselves through every neighborhood in Manhattan and, through our affiliates, all of New York City, the US and the world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jeff Gaster is the owner and general manager of CitiFloral
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Friday, 7 am-6 pm
Saturday, 8 am-4 pm
Sunday, 9 am-12 noon
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We are heartened when we hear that we touched the hearts and made the day of both the sender and recipient of one of our floral creations.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Say It With Flowers...But Say It Best with CitiFloral, A Little Shop of Flowers