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US Open Guide - Honey Deuce Signature Cocktail

CitiTour NY  | August 2026

Ainslie (199 Bowery) has the Honey Deuce on its menu throughout the U.S. Open. The sprawling 20,000-square-foot Italian beer hall will also show the matches on screens throughout the venue.

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Downtown Manhattan’s most energetic destinations for soccer fans,

Spoiled NYC  | June 2026

Set to become one of downtown Manhattan’s most energetic destinations for soccer fans, Ainslie (199 Bowery) will host World Cup watch parties at its expansive 15,000-square-foot venue.... the restaurant and bar features two massive projection screens, 10 TVs throughout the space and a nightlife-driven atmosphere that will make every match a high-energy social experience.

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NYC World Cup Watch Parties Worth Planning Around

CitiTour  | May 2026

Downtown hotspot Ainslie is turning its massive Bowery space into a soccer-fueled party hub complete on screens, a beer hall, outdoor seating and games like foosball and shuffleboard.

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Best Restaurants to Host a Birthday Dinner in NYC

PureWow  

#1 Ainslie Bowery. Whether you’re looking to do intimate cocktails with your crew or a blowout dinner with 25 (or more) of your nearest and dearest, Ainslie Bowery has options for groups of all sizes...

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Best Pizza Spots in Brooklyn

PureWow  

#1 Ainslie. This converted warehouse building has industrial roots that date back to the 1870s and is now an expansive restaurant that boasts an enoteca, beer garden, wine bar and—most importantly—some of the best wood-fired pizza in Brooklyn...

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12 Memorable Places to Host Private Shindigs and Parties in NYC

Spoiled.NYC 

It's amore at Ainslie, the beloved eatery that brings the romance of Italian cuisine to Williamsburg (76 Ainslie St.) and the Lower East Side (199 Bowery). The gorgeous Italian restaurant's interior in both locations is warm and inviting, perfect for hosting gatherings large and small. The main dining rooms, large wine bar, beer garden, and living floral chandeliers are all visible from its cozy dining room-style PDR’s

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Where to find the best pizza in New York

Michelin Best-Of Guides New York  | 2023

Chewy, bubbly Neapolitan crust pizza reigns supreme at these restaurants, where toppings run from classic Margherita to a divisive pineapple and prosciutto.

Ainslie: The kitchen here employs the all-powerful wood-burning oven to churn out delectable pizzas and baked dishes. Free-range chicken under a brick is united with broccoli rabe and olive oil-mashed potatoes for a crisp, ultra-flavorful plate; while pizza boscaiola, with pancetta, mushrooms, and mozzarella exceeds every addictive expectation.

an Iconic Brooklyn based Italian Restaurant has dawned on the Lower East Side

Gurus 

A charming venue that opened its doors to the lower east side and the public in September 2022 offers a multitude of room concepts and a home away from home cuisine that will have you missing Nonna. This unpretentious Italian oasis dishes up an authentic eatery with budget-friendly options. From wine bar rooms to a beer garden, this 20,000-square-foot space even has an underground lounge.

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Revolutionary Za: Pizza Joints Serving the Ultimate Pies

Spoiled NYC 

The kitchen, run by Executive Chef John DeLucie, offers a variety of wood-fired pizzas, including the Boscaiola, which is topped with pancetta, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, and truffle oil. The menu is full of Italian classics like lasagna and more for every craving.

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