Port Chester is claiming a new flower shop, French Florist, but the shop is so close to the state line that both the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce and the The Port Chester – Rye Brook – Town of Rye Chambers did a joint ribbon cutting on Wednesday.
Business owner, Dana Dan-Crisan, who left a career in the corporate world for a more fragrant franchise opportunity with French Florist, opened after a renovation that resulted in a fresh, new look for the space.
French Florist franchisee, Dana Dan-Crisan, outside her new shop at 604 N Main St, Port Chester, NY, 10573. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce director Andrea Blume, French Florist owner Dana Dan-Crisan and Port Chester/Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce, executive director Camela Morrissey at the ribbon cutting celebration. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
During the ribbon cutting, attended by elected officials from both sides of the state line, former Port Chester Mayor Fritz Falanka recalled the time the space was a popular watering hole for locals.
Ms Dan-Crisan said her shop specializes in luxury floral design and same day flower delivery across Westchester County and nearby Connecticut communities.
The shop is located in the traffic island the features Carvel and the PC Stand by, adjacent to the Byram River, a stone’s throw from Byram.
“It’s been wonderful,” Dan-Crisan said. “We have been very well received since opening four months ago.”
“We have distribution from all over the world. We get flowers from Thailand, Poland, Canada, Colombia, Eduador – all over the world,” she added.
Ms Dan-Crisan said the shop has been busy supplying custom arrangements for a variety of occasions including events with Miller Motorcars, Tradewind Aviation, Greenwich Horse Show.
“It’s beautiful how people have reached out after they are gifted an arrangement,” she said. “I’ve had people calling me from Brooklyn, Westport, New Jersey – and last week I had a call from Boston from someone who had seen our arrangements at the Greenwich Horse Show.”
She explained that French Florist is a franchise, with most existing shops located on the west coast.
“We are the first one on the east coast,” she said. “Our branding matters a lot. Our flowers don’t sit long in coolers. They’re flown from Columbia, for example, and put on a truck and available in one day.”
The French Florist is known for their mustard-hued accents including premium French-style wired satin ribbons and tinted kraft wraps that make the natural greens and bright blooms pop. Their arrangements are designed in premium glass vases and their flowers are the freshest and highest quality.
She said she has enjoyed working with people from the local community.
“We’re a little bit a part of their story. Every day I get to talk to someone who had a baby. Someone saying goodbye. Someone who is writing a letter to his wife on their 40th anniversary. It’s so moving, so touching,” she said. “There is a need in the community for flowers, service and a modern website.”
French Florist delivers to areas including Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Riverside, Stamford, Rye, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Scarsdale and White Plains.
French Florist is located at 604 N Main St, Port Chester, NY, 10573.
Tel. (914) 819-1929
A lovely custom arrangement featuring hydrangeas, roses and stock at the ribbon cutting for French Florist. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dana Dan-Crisan with her staff at French Florist in Port Chester. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce director Andrea Blume and French Florist owner Dana Dan-Crisan. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
French Florist ribbon-cutting featured a lovely array of goodies. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Susan Epstein and Debbie Friedman at the French Florist ribbon cutting. Epstein is a long-serving Village Trustee, and Friedman is a Rye Town Council member. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager.
Attendees of the ribbon cutting were sent home with mini custom-arrangements featuring peonies, roses and calla lilies. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
French Florist is located at 604 N Main St, Port Chester, NY, 10573. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager.
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce executive director Andrea Blume, French Florist owner Dana Dan-Crisan, Former Mayor of Port Chester Richard “Fritz” Falanca and Greenwich BET member Joe Kelly at the French Florist ribbon cutting event. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce executive director Andrea Blume, French Florist owner Dana Dan-Crisan, Greenwich BET member Joe Kelly, and Port Chester/Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce, executive director Camela Morrissey at the French Florist ribbon cutting event. June 17, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager