Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills fans!

After manhandling the Patriots and sweeping those clowns, our AFC East Champion Buffalo Bills host the final game of the regular season against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Kickoff is at 1PM, and the Dolphins are in a “Win and They’re In” position.

As much as the Dolphins have been a thorn in our side for decades, it does bring some joy to see the Bills and Dolphins atop the division again, with both teams looking competitive for the foreseeable future. Losing the game wouldn’t have much playoff implication for us, and would be nice to see Fitzpatrick finally make it in. However, I’d like to see the Bills play lights out the first half to maintain their edge then slowly substitute out our starters in cruising to a (healthy) Buffalo victory. For now, McDermott is keeping starters a secret.

I personally had a blast at Public House watching us win the division two weeks ago. It was in the 20s, yet with heaters and being well-dressed (plus a good amount of booze in my system) I was actually very comfortable. There are still seats available for this Sunday and is expected to be a balmy 43 degrees. Plus, they’ve lowered the minimum spend to $40/head. Again, PH needs to hit a minimum number of seats, so be sure to get those reservations in ASAP.

Let’s go Buffalo!

Matt “Talkin Proud and want to finish the season strong” Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills fans!

Sorry we’ve been a little quiet, Cuomo shutting down bars in the early evenings has put a damper on Bills night games (which…cough…we’ve won) at Public House. That said, the Bills take on the Denver Broncos this SATURDAY at 4:30pm as we’re on the cusp on a playoff birth and potentially a division title! Guys…A DIVISION F-ING TITLE!!! If the team continues to finally fire on all cylinders like this, the NFL better watch out.

Now, indoor dining has been shut down. We’re currently getting hit with a “blizzard” (a few flakes) and the bar can’t stay open late which is putting a lot of financial pressure on Public House, who have bent over backwards to give us a place to watch this amazing football season. They haven’t even been making a profit, but love providing a bit of normalcy for both us and them. This weekend, they need to hit a minimum number of seats booked outside in order to justify opening the bar on Saturday afternoon.

Guys….we’re Western NYers. We were bred for this shit, drinking beer in the snowy cold watching the Bills is our damn birthright. We’re seeing the finest football team to come out of our hometown in over 20 years! Let’s support our team. Let’s support Public House. Hell, you can even wrap it into a trip to the city (like I’m planning) to check out the Rockefeller Tree, see some other Holiday sights and do a little shopping. And, ya know, drink beer and eat wings. It’s the perfect day for it, the city will be dead! It’s time for a Christmas miracle, let’s do this!

We’ve been waiting two decades for this! Book your seat by emailing BuffalobillsPHNYC@table95.com.

I’ll see you on Saturday.

LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!

Matt ‘Talkin’ Proud and can smell a division title” Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills fans!

Even though the Bills didn’t play last weekend, they still won due to every AFC East team losing their games. The title is ours for the taking and it begins tomorrow against a tough San Diego Chargers team.
The weather looks nice in NYC and this is the last 1pm game this year! Public House is waiving the minimums this weekend so if you’ve been putting off coming in, this is a great weekend to do it!

PUNT FUNDRAISER
As most know, we run an annual fundraiser at the bar to raise money for the PUNT Foundation in WNY. The foundation is near and dear to our hearts, and we raise the money in honor of my daughter Sally, who passed away after beating childhood cancer. We’ve chosen to do the raffle online this year and for each donation of $25 you make, you’ll gain an entry into the raffle. Prizes include an autographed Josh Allen jersey and a helmet autographed by several members of the team!

To enter, you can Venmo @puntfoundation or click this link: https://puntpediatriccancer.org/get-involved/donate/. Be sure to tag your donation with #nycbbb to be entered! The drawing will take place next month, and you won’t need to be present to win.

LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!!

Matt “Talkin’ proud and want to win the division so bad!” Kabel

Hello all 2,200 NYC Bills Fans!

Now THAT was a statement win. Beating the red hot Seattle Seahawks puts the Bills in the top tier of the NFL, and how about Josh Allen outplaying MVP candidate Russell Wilson?

Buffalo has another tough game tomorrow as they take on Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinal. It’s expected to be another shootout, and there’s no better place to catch it than with NYCBBB at Public House.

The bar has a few tables open and is waiving their minimums, so be sure to hit them up to get a seat by emailing:
BuffaloBillsPHNYC@table95.com

The last time the Bills were 7-2 I was a freshman at Orchard Park High School!

LET’S GO BUFFALO!!

Matt “Talkin’ proud and love the sound of 8-2” Kabel

Hello all you 2,200+ NYC Bills Fans!

6-2, and we’ve finally closed the chapter on the Patriots dynasty. I would have preferred a statement game where we crushed them, but a win is a win and in the NFL those are hard to come by. The team shouldn’t get too confident though, the defense is still a major area of concern and the Miami Dolphins are right on our tails in the AFC East standings.

The Bills host the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, which will be yet another big barometer to see how real this 6-2 record is. Unlike the wet and windy debacle last weekend, this Sunday is expected to be sunny and downright gorgeous. Josh is due a good game, and is going to need it to beat a tough Seahawks team.

The weather here in NYC is going to be just as stellar, 70 and sunny! It’s a perfect weekend to head in to Public House and catch the game with your fellow Bills fans. There are tables available so be sure to pounce!

We are making one slight change to the RSVP process going forward. Starting next week, Public House will begin accepting RSVPs on TUESDAYS instead of Monday, mostly to give the skeleton staff a bit of a breather after the weekend. Everything else remains the same.

Let’s go Buffalo!

Matt “Talkin’ proud and home we can stop the run for once” Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills Fans!

Ugh, another rough game. Not an awful game for Allen, but not one of his best. Unlike past Bills quarterbacks, those games stick in his head and he uses them to get better, so am hoping for a rebound game this Sunday as the 4-2 Bills take on the NJ Jets. The Jets are currently 0-6 and appear to have mailed it in this season. That said, it also makes them a dangerous team, and the Bills defense has me extremely concerned. Other than a bye week, this is the sort of game the Bills needed after playing two elite teams.

Kickoff is at 1pm, and Public House has a good size crowd for this game (we all love our 1pm starts) with only a handful of tables left so jump now if you want a seat. As added fun, Bills Super Fans Kenny Johnson (Pinto Ron) and Joanie will be in attendance!

We also got word that the company Buffalo Closet is going to be there featuring some vintage Bills gear for sale. You can check out their site at https://www.mycuzinvintage.com/collections/buffalo-closet

Current Standings
New York: 4-2
New Jersey: 1-11

LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!

Matt “Talkin Proud’ and want a sweep of the Jets” Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills Fans!

I’m still not over that loss to Tennessee last week, I thought Josh Allen played well enough to win but there were too many easy drops (I counted 7, including 3 by Diggs alone) that stalled the offense multiple times. However, the defense was where the real problem was, like water through a strainer the entire night. I know we were down Milano and White, but that can’t happen, and still don’t understand how the almost-elite defense of last year has been playing so poor this year. Hopefully it’s an aberration stemming from a crazy week of COVID rescheduling and uncertainty.

That said, the Bills will be looking to rebound as they host the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, along with Patrick Mahomes at 5pm today. I honestly think the Bills were already looking ahead to this game when they played last week. It’s going to be one hell of a matchup, and hopefully a fun shootout between Allen/Mahomes. I wonder if they’re going to take turns trying to throw a football out of the stadium?

There are still some seats available at Public House if you want to join other Bills fans to catch the game. The bar is again waving the minimum fee, just email them at BuffaloBillsPHNYC@table95.com to lock it in. They are also accepting RSVPs for Sundays game against the pathetic NJ Jets.

Hope everyone is doing double work right now so you can sign off a little early today!

GO BILLS!

Matt “Talkin’ proud and can’t believe I had to block off time on my work calendar for a game” Kabel

Hello all you 2,200 NYC Bills Fans!

Just for the record, the current standings by state in the NFL are:

New York: 4-0

New Jersey: 0-10

That said I’m gonna keep this email short. I’ve been holding off sending anything as the schedule has been continuing to change due to positive tests in Tennessee and around the NFL, as have COVID restrictions in areas of NYC. It appears the Bills will finally take on the Titans tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7pm. This is a YUGE matchup as both teams are undefeated. The Chiefs went down to the Raiders yesterday (whom we beat, cough) so the AFC is wiiiiide open for the taking!

Public House is honoring all RSVPs from yesterday’s original game time. As an added bonus, with this game falling on a Tuesday night, all minimums have been waived! There are still tables available, so head to the only bar in the city where you can watch the game safely with 100 other Bills Mafia!

Please RSVP by sending an email to BuffaloBillsPHNYC@table95.com. First come, first served.

We’ll be in touch about the Chiefs game, which has been moved to next Monday at 5pm. Hope you’re all blocking off your work calendars for that afternoon like I am.

Until then, LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!

Matt “Talkin’ proud and hoping our guys stay healthy playing these jerks” Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills fans!

Josh Allen clearly blew up the Jets and Dolphins defenses which is earning him some due praise across the league, including being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. However the naysayers are out in force and want to see how he does against a good team. He’ll get his chance this Sunday as the Bills take on the Rams in OP. 

The Rams are a solid team, and it appears Milano/Edmunds are going to play. This is gonna be one hell of a matchup. 

The weather forecast for Sunday looked rainy earlier in the week, but is now going to be SUNNY AND WARM here in NYC! As a result, there are still some tables available on a first come, first serve basis. We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback for the job Public House has done from attendees the first two games. As somebody remarked, this place feels like home. 

That said, we learned that our old stomping grounds, McFadden’s, has closed their doors. It’s the end of an era and a bummer as that bar was “home” for many of us for 16 years. The Buffalo News wrote about it yesterday:

https://buffalonews.com/entertainment/dining/apparent-closure-of-mcfaddens-marks-end-of-era-for-nyc-bills-fans/article_4b26d65e-fe6e-11ea-bc9a-d354a86552f2.html

If you’re a holdover who hasn’t made it out to Public House yet, please come join us in our new home! Limited indoor dining will resume next week, so will have added seats. 

Let’s Go Buffalo!

Matt “Talkin’ proud and so happy we’ve settled into our new home” Kabel

Hello all 2,200 NYC Bills Fans!

What a game! I had hoped it would be a Josh/Fitz shootout and it sure was. I had read this morning that the on-field temperature would be 103 degrees, and think the defense just got winded in the second half. Injuries obviously hurt too. On the other hand, the offense looked rested after a poor 3rd quarter which is why they were able to capitalize in the 4th. Buffalo was the better team and proved it by scoring when they had to. Josh Allen with 417 yards and 4 touchdowns…damn!

I couldn’t join NYCBBB in the city this week, but went last week. I have only recently ventured out to attempt outdoor dining and I’ll be honest, I felt extremely safe watching the game at Public House. The tables are spread far apart, and they have a strict rule of wearing a mask every time you stand, whether to use the bathroom or cheer for a great play. One thing we implemented was “The Red Zone Mask”, where everybody would put their masks on when the Bills entered the red zone so you could jump up and cheer when warranted. Again, us Bills fans adapt and improvise!

Oh, and sorry for the lack of a weekly email. We were going back and forth with Public House this weekend on some updates to the RSVP process. We’ve agreed to the recommendations below which will be implemented starting TOMORROW. Please remember that the bar is trying to fill every seat to be profitable during this tough time to make this financially work. There is a huge rush for tables on Mondays with a long waiting list, but fans reducing seats or cancelling tables last minute at the end of the week is proving to be a challenge for the bar to remedy.

Again, any other year this wouldn’t be an issue, the bar could just slot people in wherever as they arrive. But with COVID it is a logistical nightmare due to restrictions. We ask that if you’re going to make reservations, it’s because you and your guests 100% intend to attend. Coordinate with your friends in advance and lock those plans in. We’re Bills fans, we can do this!

Also, please remember to respect all of the rules and keep it a safe environment for all your fellow fans.

That said, here are the updated RSVP rules:

1) Booking Headcount
There have been cases where people are booking larger tables on Monday, and then reducing headcount late in the week. As a result, Public House is scrambling to reorganize the seating chart and fill seats at the last minute.

Starting tomorrow, the number of guests a reservation signs for is the number of guests you are responsible for no matter what. It’s always better to book for less and add more as we get closer to the date / confirmation process if availability allows.

2) Cancellation
The original cancellation policy was 48 hours prior to kickoff, however there have been cases where tables are being canceled right at that moment and again, the bar is scrambling to fill those seats and they’re realizing it’s not enough time for them to accomplish it. A large table that was cancelled at the deadline in week one, and Public House was unable to fill it.

Starting tomorrow, the cancellation fee policies will be:
4+ Business Days : 0% cancellation fee
3+ (72+ Hours) Business Days: 25% cancellation fee of minimum
2 (48 hours) Business Days: 50% cancellation fee of minimum
1 business day of less (24 hours) 100% cancellation fee of minimum

If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Also, a reminder that the minimums you agree to when securing the reservation are mandatory, even if you leave the game early.

Sorry for the process-heavy email, we’re all navigating this new world together and trying to make things work for both parties so when this is all over, we can resume the massive crowds of Bills Mafia on 41st Street.

Happy to be back in OP this week, let’s go Buffalo!!

Matt “Talkin’ Proud and can’t believe Josh Allen’s stats are in line with the elite QBs of the last decade” Kabel