POINT BLANK NIGHT II: March 10, NYI at Toronto
Hockey talk, a raffle, maybe a guest and more

February 17th, 2009 by admin 97 Comments

 

Point Blank Night 2 is set for Tuesday, March 10 from 7:30-10:30 pm at Gabrielle’s Brasserie & Wine Bar in Rockville Centre when the Islanders play in Toronto.

 

Once again I’ll be able to say thank you to all the readers that have made Point Blank a major hit.

 

The evening will include:

 

  • Islanders - Maple Leafs on 3 screens

 

  • Complimentary wine and appetizers, courtesy of Gabrielle’s

 

  • Conversation and merriment with your fellow Point Blankers

 

  • A raffle for Islanders tickets and all sorts of decent stuff

 

  • Maybe a surprise guest or two. At PBN I, Sound Tigers head coach Jack Capuano was kind enough to join us and take questions

 

 

All of the above are free without any strings attached. Every Point Blank reader who shows up at Gabrielle’s has the opportunity to complete one raffle ticket by merely printing their real name and nothing else on it.

 

To answer the question in advance, no other great establishment on Long Island has stepped up to give us their entire bar and offer the level of service (and free stuff) that Gabrielle’s has. There is a possibility for one final PB Night toward the end of the season at a different joint to be announced. Negotiations are in the early stages.

 

Gabrielle’s is located at 22 North Park Avenue in Rockville Centre, next to the inappropriately named Fantasy movie theatre. The phone number is 516.536.6611.

 

Please let us know in Comments if you are coming so we can line up enough appetizers, wine and prizes for just about everybody. If you don’t live in the area, you don’t have to RSVP. We understand.

 

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Hockey talk, a raffle, maybe a guest and more”  

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  1. 1 Adam on Feb 17th, 2009 09:56:40 said:

    I’ll be back again Chris with one guest. Can’t wait.

  2. 2 Matt Scordato on Feb 17th, 2009 09:57:06 said:

    I’m there, thanks for putting this together!

  3. 3 Jimmy Sparx on Feb 17th, 2009 10:01:36 said:

    This figures. It has to be a Tuesday evening game. Those are the nights I bowl :(

  4. 4 Sab on Feb 17th, 2009 10:05:18 said:

    I’ll actually be at this game….still wondering if I should wear my Isles jersey and slap a “Tavares” name plate on the back of it hehe…

    SAB

  5. 5 Jim Clark on Feb 17th, 2009 10:09:53 said:

    I am 99% certain I will be there. Sounds like fun. Thanks for putting this together

  6. 6 ken on Feb 17th, 2009 10:18:15 said:

    I recommend having dinner there, the food is amazing.

  7. 7 Beef on Feb 17th, 2009 10:19:45 said:

    Will the Big East Tournament be showing on the 4th tv screen? :)

  8. 8 Gary on Feb 17th, 2009 10:22:47 said:

    My wife and I will attempt to be there, figure us to be 80-20 in favor of attending.

  9. 9 Dan from Westchester on Feb 17th, 2009 10:24:09 said:

    “one final PB night toward the end of the season” - sounds so, well - final. CB - you can’t leave us after this season!

    Count me in +1. . Looking forward.

  10. 10 Chris TMC on Feb 17th, 2009 10:29:06 said:

    Savafan1 and I missed the last get together, so we are going to try and make it this time- it is half way between where each of us live, so I think it will work out. 8)

  11. 11 isles316 on Feb 17th, 2009 11:05:01 said:

    I would love to come. I’ll be in FLA for some schooling but I wish I was up here. Great job CB in setting that up. Have fun everyone.

  12. 12 Dying Of Death on Feb 17th, 2009 11:05:11 said:

    I will definitely be there with a least two others. Thanks CB for the great blog(ing?) and setting up nights like this!

  13. 13 Joey303 on Feb 17th, 2009 11:17:39 said:

    CB - Put me down for 2 - I look forward to “misery loves company”. Its after the trade deadline, so it should be interesting.

  14. 14 Nick Classic on Feb 17th, 2009 11:20:12 said:

    I should be there barring something unforeseen.

  15. 15 mrlbem on Feb 17th, 2009 11:20:58 said:

    Will be there with a few others from 303. Chris, will you autograph my copy of “Pride & Passion” if I bring it with me? Hey, maybe bring Stan along and do an official book signing ;-) You know, come to think of it, if you have any copies sitting around, they would make great raffle prizes.

  16. 16 Craig Dixon on Feb 17th, 2009 11:28:26 said:

    Will be there with one guest. Love the site Chris! And yes, the Fantasy Movie Theater is anything from a fantasy, I should know…I worked there, haha.

  17. 17 Wedregast on Feb 17th, 2009 11:37:37 said:

    I will be there with one guest.

  18. 18 David on Feb 17th, 2009 11:38:26 said:

    yea sounds great, i will come again with my father. see you then. cant wait!

  19. 19 Islander505 on Feb 17th, 2009 11:38:55 said:

    505 will be in the neighborhood (Upper West Side)3 days later….

    Sigh….

  20. 20 derek on Feb 17th, 2009 11:50:20 said:

    CB, can I bring my 9 mo to that fine establishment. If so, you can count me and the little one. Possibly even the wife, if she’s up for it.

  21. 21 kevin fitz on Feb 17th, 2009 12:08:31 said:

    This is why I wish I lived closer! Bet it will be a great time. Have fun everyone!

  22. 22 Devon on Feb 17th, 2009 12:13:53 said:

    Were I 21, I’d love to join y’all. But what’s wine and appetizers without the wine? Just appetizers.

  23. 23 Dmarie on Feb 17th, 2009 12:28:29 said:

    When can I let you know for sure, how much advance notice do you need for the restaurant? It sounds great but like others living out on eastern LI its a hike, and I’m waiting on some friends to give me an answer if they can make it.

  24. 24 Joe on Feb 17th, 2009 12:33:34 said:

    Damn, I cant make it, if the last one is April 4th-11th (end of the season) Ill be home from college so Ill try to make that.

  25. 25 kevin on Feb 17th, 2009 12:37:57 said:

    i cant make it =[ have fun everyone!

  26. 26 islesfan on Feb 17th, 2009 12:41:18 said:

    Sounds great, I’ll be there.

  27. 27 L.J. on Feb 17th, 2009 12:49:02 said:

    CB,

    I will be there with a guest.

  28. 28 admin on Feb 17th, 2009 13:03:32 said:

    All ages welcome. We’ll keep it unprofane and make sure the young ones aren’t served. Thanks, everyone…CB

  29. 29 Strummer's Army on Feb 17th, 2009 13:06:32 said:

    Wish I could go. I keep coming here daily hoping to read the Isles have made a positive trade. Not yet but hopefully soon.

  30. 30 Travelchic59 on Feb 17th, 2009 13:29:48 said:

    Hey, CB. I’m coming +1 (who’s too shy to post here herself).

  31. 31 Scott on Feb 17th, 2009 13:37:34 said:

    Can’t wait to go CB! Wanted to go the last one, but didn’t make it- this one i will!

  32. 32 Lorne on Feb 17th, 2009 14:03:59 said:

    Sound fun, I should be able to make it plus 1. Unable to make the last one so I look forward to it.

  33. 33 IslesOfficial on Feb 17th, 2009 14:29:01 said:

    Hey CB,

    I’m definitely not going to make the same mistake twice. I’ll be there. Hopefully with the girlfriend who will have a night away from her busy sched. See ya there.

    Doug

  34. 34 JPinVA on Feb 17th, 2009 15:25:52 said:

    I was just checking out the place. It’s across from Kasey’s, formerly McQuades (miss that place… and those days).
    Maybe we can have Miceli’s (Is that still there?) send some chicken parms out to Islander prospects who might be culinarily challenged.
    Hope I can make it.

  35. 35 valentino on Feb 17th, 2009 15:26:50 said:

    I will be there with a guest.

    Thanks again for your diligence, hard work, and phenomenal blog.

  36. 36 Swan on Feb 17th, 2009 15:27:26 said:

    Hi Chris,

    I’ll be there again with one guest. Thanks again for organizing.

  37. 37 SIR WILLIAM on Feb 17th, 2009 16:29:26 said:

    Perhaps I’ll take the trek up Lincoln Avenue and surprise you……SW

  38. 38 Mike from Oceanside on Feb 17th, 2009 16:42:10 said:

    I’m planning on attending.

  39. 39 Mike from Oceanside on Feb 17th, 2009 16:42:35 said:

    SW - Wanna car pool? LOL

  40. 40 Ryan on Feb 17th, 2009 16:51:09 said:

    I think I’ll be able to make this one, Chris. I’ll RSVP for sure in your reminder thread a few weeks from now.

  41. 41 Islander505 on Feb 17th, 2009 17:14:50 said:

    Mike from Oceanside…..”Carpooling” is beyond Sir William’s age demographic
    …That’s like asking him if he wears leisure suits….i.e. way ahead of his time.
    If you are gonna hitch a ride with him, be prepared to bring some hay and oats. (But no Hall and Oates eight tracks)

  42. 42 dp on Feb 17th, 2009 18:10:30 said:

    Sounds great will be there with my husband. thanks for this blog, it’s my first read in the am and my last at night. Great work.

  43. 43 Bob on Feb 17th, 2009 22:01:22 said:

    CB, I’ll be there again and hopefully the crowd will be as good as last time.

  44. 44 Paul* on Feb 18th, 2009 10:21:07 said:

    I missed the first one, however i am looking forward to meeting you CB and Nick Classic as well! Count me in with a guest, and start popping the corks.

  45. 45 Bri on Li on Feb 18th, 2009 10:35:22 said:

    Hey CB,

    I’m in +3: my patient wife, 9 year old Isles fan (don’t worry about the profanity, the Rangers fans behind us at the last contest took care of that), and 6 year old apps fan.

    Looking forward to it!

  46. 46 Rob on Feb 18th, 2009 11:32:14 said:

    I’m there +1

  47. 47 SIR WILLIAM on Feb 18th, 2009 18:21:51 said:

    Mike from Oceanside, We can take my brand new 2009 Toyota Corolla.

    505, do they have cars yet in New Mexico?…SW

  48. 48 Ken D. on Feb 19th, 2009 16:45:41 said:

    Sorry to chime in late. I’ll be there. Wasn’t sure if the date was open for me, but it is.

  49. 49 James on Feb 24th, 2009 22:47:11 said:

    In +1

  50. 50 eye on the island on Feb 26th, 2009 21:23:53 said:

    ill be there cb

  51. 51 MotormanMarty on Mar 1st, 2009 12:45:37 said:

    I would love to be there. Get to meet other isles fans and boo the leafs.
    Blow Leafs Blow. lol

  52. 52 jim on Mar 4th, 2009 20:54:28 said:

    Count me IN!!

  53. 53 Devon on Mar 4th, 2009 20:59:10 said:

    If it wasn’t such a schlep (from Stony Brook) I’d be there. You gotta do a IPB-Suffolk night next year.

  54. 54 Will C on Mar 4th, 2009 21:11:39 said:

    My Wife and I will try to make the trip from DE.

  55. 55 Giaco on Mar 4th, 2009 22:52:37 said:

    Me plus the girlfriend are definitly coming down.

  56. 56 Brian from Massapequa on Mar 4th, 2009 23:14:20 said:

    I’ll be there plus 1

  57. 57 Chris H on Mar 5th, 2009 08:54:51 said:

    Hubby and I will be there.

  58. 58 19 ISLE in NJ 22 on Mar 5th, 2009 10:31:06 said:

    CB - I was planning on showing up there with 3 other Isles fans on my team from NJ … but … I found out at last night’s practice that our first playoff game is Tuesday night :( So that takes us out. We’ll each try to pot a goal in honor of your lil party … thanks for doing that. Keep in mind … we can’t gaurantee a goal from all of us … one of the other guys is a stay at home Witt type of D-man … LOL!

  59. 59 The Hollow on Mar 6th, 2009 11:14:08 said:

    Chris,

    I’ll be attending along with my brother and my cousin. And with this being my first post, I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic outlet you’ve been providing us fans, I check the site daily for updates as your coverage is unmatched. I truly hope you continue into next season and season’s beyond. Looking forward to hanging with you on Tuesday.

  60. 60 Spartiarti (Bob E) - RVC on Mar 6th, 2009 11:35:58 said:

    CB,
    i missed the last one, but will be ther to check this one out. looking forward to it.

  61. 61 sean on Mar 6th, 2009 12:13:51 said:

    I will be attending with 1 guest

  62. 62 J. Co. on Mar 6th, 2009 13:03:27 said:

    I will be there. I also have an eric brewer stick, right next to my Uwe Krupp and Mick Vukota sticks hangning on my wall. All 3 of them and $2 will get me a bus pass.

  63. 63 Jimbo on Mar 6th, 2009 13:33:46 said:

    I will be there with the girlfriend

  64. 64 JD on Mar 6th, 2009 16:30:10 said:

    Since I don’t have to be 21 i’ll be there with a buddy a possibly another might show up a little late

  65. 65 Greg on Mar 6th, 2009 16:43:03 said:

    I will attend Chris. Thanks for the invite.

  66. 66 mtrico on Mar 7th, 2009 23:02:25 said:

    Chris, I hope to be there with my Dad, but I am a game time decision. I’m sure it will be a great time.

  67. 67 Jerome on Mar 8th, 2009 03:14:17 said:

    Hey Botts,
    Looking forward to attending my first Point Blank event. Put me down for 2.
    Jerome

  68. 68 Mike on Mar 8th, 2009 08:21:27 said:

    CB_

    I’m in for Tuesday night. Count me as one.

  69. 69 Nick on Mar 8th, 2009 17:37:14 said:

    I’ll be there with a guest! Lets go Isles!!

  70. 70 my friend on Mar 8th, 2009 20:40:26 said:

    Hi Chris. I’d like to attend, if that’s okay.

  71. 71 303Joe on Mar 9th, 2009 07:24:50 said:

    Chris, I plan on being there. Looking to forward to meeting other board members and talkin about the Isles.

  72. 72 Pat on Mar 9th, 2009 08:46:18 said:

    Chris, I am already in MRLBEM’s count — but a quick logistics question —–

    For those of us who work in NYC and live in different towns on LI

    Is it possible to park legally for the day at a location near Gabriella’s in the AM - then walk to LIRR - then be in good stead with the car ( i.e. - no parking tickets) so I can just pop in the car after the game and head home ? I usually commute from Babylon - and “Plan B” would be to walk to the train after the game and take the local to Babylon station - a far less appealing option - but an option.

    Thanks

    Pat

    without an rvc permit, I’m not aware of a place you could park legally all day and into the night to make Plan A do-able. Sorrry…CB

  73. 73 Scott on Mar 9th, 2009 10:57:34 said:

    I will be there with a few guests

  74. 74 mw147 on Mar 9th, 2009 11:38:34 said:

    I plan to be there with my 2 sons. We are really looking forward to meeting you, Chris.

  75. 75 Jeff Speight on Mar 9th, 2009 12:20:04 said:

    I’ve made a dinner reservation for 3 at 7 as well.

  76. 76 Vinny on Mar 9th, 2009 13:14:13 said:

    My friend and I will be there. Cant wait!!

  77. 77 mattyboy on Mar 9th, 2009 15:24:29 said:

    Will be there with one buddy Chris.

  78. 78 Majdi on Mar 9th, 2009 17:06:23 said:

    Will most likely be there with two friends, both avid readers of your blog!

  79. 79 Mike 8 on Mar 9th, 2009 17:18:42 said:

    will be there

  80. 80 Yes! Islanders on Mar 9th, 2009 19:12:17 said:

    I’ll be there + wife

  81. 81 Joe in Massapequa on Mar 9th, 2009 19:47:30 said:

    I should be there with the girl. Cannot wait.

  82. 82 ken on Mar 9th, 2009 20:41:36 said:

    ill be there + 2 friends.

  83. 83 Tom Liodice on Mar 9th, 2009 21:30:19 said:

    I’ll be there CB. See you tomorrow

  84. 84 Jane on Mar 9th, 2009 23:00:51 said:

    Enjoyed the first one and are so glad you can do it again. Will be there.

  85. 85 Lee from Queens on Mar 10th, 2009 01:15:24 said:

    I will be there +1 Chris, thanks.

  86. 86 Kim Rhodes on Mar 10th, 2009 06:29:33 said:

    My Fiance and I will be there:)

  87. 87 Mike from Oceanside on Mar 10th, 2009 11:54:26 said:

    Will be attending with a guest.

  88. 88 Sedrikk on Mar 10th, 2009 11:59:01 said:

    Looks like I will be able to make it this evening.

  89. 89 Bryan on Mar 10th, 2009 12:04:45 said:

    I will be there.

  90. 90 meetmeatthelighthouse on Mar 10th, 2009 12:19:54 said:

    I’m in + 4

  91. 91 Mike Sciortino on Mar 10th, 2009 13:54:38 said:

    +1 lovely lady

  92. 92 Brian J on Mar 10th, 2009 13:54:54 said:

    Mike, Sara, Monica and I (Brian) will be in attendance.

  93. 93 Majdi on Mar 10th, 2009 14:20:30 said:

    Hey Chris, I already RSVP but I was curious on what would be appropriate to wear. Islanders gear or restaurant gear? I just don’t want to go too under or over dressed.

  94. 94 Jim on Mar 10th, 2009 14:53:10 said:

    In ;-)

  95. 95 George T. on Mar 10th, 2009 15:27:06 said:

    Chris, my event got cancelled for tonight and I will try to make it. I’m coming from brooklyn. I am also curious on the dress attire.Missed the first one so do not really know.

  96. 96 admin on Mar 10th, 2009 15:42:12 said:

    Attire is casual, but neat…CB

  97. 97 JD on Mar 10th, 2009 15:49:53 said:

    I am in!

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