Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday. The Sweet 16 action kicks off with Alabama's Crimson Tide and BYU, pitting the No. 2 seed against the No. 6.

As the NCAA Tournament's East Regional returns to Newark for the first time since 2011, a look at the inner workings -- and what's next for the venue.

American Whiskey Newark is located right next to the arena and is a great alternative to Redd’s Biergarten, especially if you’re a whiskey/bourbon drinker. American Whiskey Newark’s bar is full of TVs and refreshing cocktails,