… meaning “extremely happy and delighted” … well yes I am now
that you ask … before I tell you why though I should tell you that “over the
moon” has been in the English language for around a century now. However,
its only really been in common use since the 1970’s when television provided a
vehicle for professional football players and managers (those well-known literary
geniuses and giants of grammatical correctness) to beam a synopsis of their team’s
performance into the homes of the nation each week.

Ok .. so concentrate Ted … what made you happy and delighted? Oh
yeah … a new Italian restaurant that hit south of the river a few weeks back
called … wait for it … ‘O ver. It means “truth” in Naples speak apparently, and
it landed looking all Italian, effortlessly stylish, comfortable, and welcoming, offering
genuine Neapolitan street food, pizza, pastas, and bread, all home made with …
wait for it … pure sea water.
So what do you think Ted? … I’m glad you asked (yes you did I
heard you). For me ‘O ver’s food speaks directly to the essence of Italian food
– great ingredients with minimal intervention, seducing your taste buds, and
encouraging you to be greedy (oh what me greedy … pleassee…) Starters are a
show off of quality Italian produce on a plate – fennel salami and prosciutto that
melts in your mouth leaving you umami overcome. Grilled vegetables twirled into
red, white, and green handsomeness, dressed with sublime extra virgin olive oil clearly pressed gently by babies’ feet. Burrata with magic white truffle dust, salads, breads,
and fried street food typical of Naples. Then those delicious pizzas … chewy
crusts with tasty toppings in a perfect topping to crust ratio.
Lucky lucky lucky are
the people who have ‘O ver as their local.
If you’re ever “over here, then get over there”.
3 comments:
Sounds wonderful!
This place sounds delicious! I do enjoy creative cooking.
Sounds like Ted is pleased!
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