After 62 years in New York City, Bridge Kitchenware is bidding the Big Apple a fine farewell and setting up shop in East Hanover, N.J. Sales began June 25, 2008, and run through July 3, 2008.

"When my wife and I both work, we only see our children for five minutes, and that's no way to raise a family," explained owner Steven Bridge. "It was really tough on them this past December. We are putting our family first and moving for a better quality of life for our kids."

Bridge said New Yorkers could still shop online and receive their shipment the next day. For customers outside of New Jersey, there will be no sales tax, just shipping fees. "We have a very strong online business and we hope that our customers will understand and support our decision," he said.

Bridge Kitchenware is creating a small store-front showroom where they have their warehouse in East Hanover, N.J. "There are multiple rooms, which gives it the charm of my father's old store of 52nd Street," he said. "Our business plan will be to return to our grass roots of focusing on the professional chefs and offering these items to the home chef as well. We will have many new products after we are settled, including a full line of Sambonet tabletop products from Italy."

Bridge Kitchenware will be located at 49 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, NJ. Their main telephone number (212-688-4220) will remain the same until December 2009. Their local telephone number will be 973-240-7364. For more information, visit www.bridgekitchenware.com.