Archive - Overthinking It

French Friday, Vol 8: A Café in SoHo

Does La Mercerie give good quiche?

Jun 12 • Sara Lieberman

When Starting at the End is Sometimes 'The Way'

What a near-80-year-old cancer survivor taught me during my very short walk on Spain’s most famous pilgrimage route. Plus, links!

Jun 5 • Sara Lieberman

May 2026

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Lisbon, Amsterdam, Bruges and Beyond

From apple cakes to boozy beer and shell necklaces, a highly-opinionated guide for tasteful and stylish pleasures and treasures in European cities big…

May 29 • Sara Lieberman

The Most Interesting People I Met in Europe Were the Americans on My Cruise Ship

When a dream travel gig turns into an unexpected meditation on aging courtesy of the people brave enough to keep living loudly. Plus, links and more!

May 22 • Sara Lieberman

April 2026

French Friday, Vol 8: A Bistro in the West Village

Does Zimmi's recreate the Parisian bistro experience despite its inflated menu prices, including a $52 roast chicken?

Apr 17 • Sara Lieberman

March 2026

French Friday, Vol 7: A 'Sustainable Closet' in Carroll Gardens

Can 'Rue Saint Paul' bring le Marais to Brooklyn?

Mar 27 • Sara Lieberman

Humbled by an Espresso Martini Amongst Fake Flowers

A cautionary tale about being judgey. Plus, tons of clickable links, Red Delicious apples, Rosalia, and remembering the Kangol cap.

Mar 20 • Sara Lieberman

French Friday, Vol 6: A 'Literary Lounge' in SoHo

Would Bibliotheque make Gertrude Stein proud?

Mar 13 • Sara Lieberman

French Friday, Vol 5: Wine + Coffee in the West Village

Is this NYC's coolest neighborhood cafe/bar?

Mar 6 • Sara Lieberman

February 2026

That Aprés Snow Glow

Making peace with not participating in the falling flakes action. Plus, Kate Hudson reps LA28, Mumford & Sons on repeat, and Popples!

Feb 27 • Sara Lieberman

French Friday, Vol 4: Desirable Desserts in Flatiron

Does Lysée pass the pastries test with flying bleu, blanc, et rouge?

Feb 13 • Sara Lieberman

French Friday, Vol 3: A Boutique in SoHo

Does the French York clothing brand straddle two cities like Carrie B?

Feb 6 • Sara Lieberman