NEWARK - A new eatery and bar - with views of the Manhattan skyline - has opened steps from the Prudential Center.

The Ainsworth, a restaurant bar and lounge with locations in New York City and Hoboken, officially debuted this month inside the 12-story Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown.

"The Ainsworth will bring an elevated sport viewing venue to Newark," said Brian Mazza, president of Paige Hospitality Group, which opened The Ainsworth. "Our main goal is to be part of the community. Everyone from corporate businesses to event patrons and Devils fans."

The space includes a 3,000-square-foot wrap around roof with views of Newark and the New York City skyline, an event space and a full restaurant and bar. The restaurant is hoping to capitalize on the crowds that fill the city for sporting and concert events at the Prudential Center.

"Since we are already operating in Hoboken, we saw an amazing opportunity to join in on the amazing things going on in Newark," Mazza wrote in an email. "I feel like every time you look at a real estate article, Newark is mentioned. This area has so much culture, and is exploding in such a positive direction."

New restaurants and bars have opened this year on Broad Street including the popular arcade bar, Barcade, which opened on 494 Broad Street.

The Ainsworth serves American fare and specialty cocktails. It's located on 810 Broad Street.

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