I had planned, when visiting Tiff's Grill & Ale House (231 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ, 973-290-9777, http://www.tiffsmorrisplains.com/welcome-to-tiffs#the-kitchen), on having something simple, like a burger or chicken fingers platter, fries complementing either. Instead, I opted for a pasta dish, a rare order for me when I visit a pub. At Tiff's, you choose a type of pasta with your choice of sauce, three additional items to support the entrée, and a pairing with grilled chicken, meatballs, or sausage if you so choose. My daughter Stefanie selected penne with vodka sauce (below right), while I chose rigatoni pasta with alfredo sauce (below left), adding broccoli and roasted tomatoes. I then asked Kelly, our very personable server, what she'd recommend as a third addition. She pondered, then said, "Do you like onions?" A ha, that was it. My mistake? I opted not to include chicken. Still, the meal was excellent, portion generous, and, on a follow up visit, I did include the chicken. The entrée was even better. When preparing to leave after my first visit, I learned that Head Chef Roel De Villa had worked hard during the week perfecting this entree.
His efforts succeeded. Steve
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