Copyright © 2007 by The New York Times Company. The club raises money to fight Marfan syndrome, which affects tall people. ![]() Club members fight for tall causes, including opposing the shrinking of headroom in cars and legroom in airplanes and for the right to buy a decent-fitting suit at a clothing store. Certain people who do not measure up but whose contributions to the community exemplify ''the goal and spirit'' may become honorary members. A too-short spouse can become an associate member. If a married couple wants to join, both have to measure up. Applicants are carefully measured against a large ruler that club officials hang from a doorway or ceiling. Members must measure up: 6 feet 2 inches for men and 5 feet 10 inches for women. It may be a long island, but it's a tall world - at least for the members of the Tall Club of Long Island. The club's formal mission, according to its Web site, is ''to promote friendship and good fellowship among tall people.'' More practically speaking, the mission is to eat, drink and meet other tall people at club dinners, dances, holiday festivities, barbecues and pool parties. THE ISLAND: IN THIS CLUB, YOU HAVE TO MEASURE UP Enjoy the slideshow, which appears below.Brian A nice, relaxing way to end our lunch date. Perfect! We all enjoyed our sweet treats, and nobody rushed us. What to do? Someone mentioned Dairy Queen is just down the road. ![]() None of us ordered dessert here.īut my sweet tooth had to be satisfied. Our server informed us there was no ice cream. Longtime readers already know what’s my favorite part of the meal - dessert. Several tables had families dining together. Sometimes, I don’t feel like eating a big meal. The portions were just the right size for lunch. Arlene, Carol and I each had a lunch combination, which included a soup and an egg roll. That startled Karen and Laurie, but a quick slice with a knife resolved the issue. All different varieties of it, including a shrimp selection that still had the crustacean’s head attached, its big eyes staring at you. Our plant-based menu items are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs and honey.Yep, dim sum. ![]() * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs. Allergen advisory statements (e.g., "may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. About our allergy-friendly menu items: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. This spot feels like an English pub and is known for its French cuisine and burgers.
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