Celebrity Picks: Dr. Gilda

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From the archives: November 17, 2006

Dr. Gilda Carle, a nationally known psychotherapist and relationship expert, is author of the weekly "Suddenly Single" advice column for MSN. Take a peek at her Citysearch faves for romance and renewal.

On this page:At Home: New York City, On the Road.

At Home: New York City

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Carmine's
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    2450 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    "This restaurant offers delicious, authentic Italian cuisine served family style, which means the platters are enormous and made for sharing. Couples will have plenty to converse about as they continue to dig in. There is always a wait for a table, and the restaurant tends to become noisy with large parties. But it's a New York experience and love demands experiences like this one to remember and return to."

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Dining Room at Country
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    90 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    "Ooh la la. This restaurant features magnificent French cuisine with romantic, elegant ambience. If you and your sweetie don't usually have enough to talk about, each small, exotic course, along with the abundant and accommodating wait staff, will quickly get you going. The prices are high, but the experience will keep you communicating your memories for a long time to come."

  3. 3 Feldenkrais Technique
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    126 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    "After suffering Blackberry thumb from too many romantic e-mails, my Feldenkrais instructor taught me to redistribute effort away from my dysfunctional digit and into the rest of my body! Now I can thumb my virtual nose at suitors I'm not interested in--pain free--and welcome those I am!! Rebecca is a former dancer and brilliant, soothing teacher whose approach beats physical therapy."

  4. 4 Ash Center For Comprehensive
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    800 5TH Ave, New York, NY 10065 (map)

    "You can't get romantic when your energy is sapped. For me, it was time to seek an energy booster. Listening to Dr. Richard Ash's radio show, I said, 'This guy makes sense.' Dr. Ash sees every patient personally. I am now on a thorough vitamin regimen and during each speaking engagement, people ask where I get all my energy. Moreover, I can juggle love and work with greater ease than before."

  5. 5 Shao Licensed Acupuncturist
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    324 E 30TH St, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    "By now you know that I embrace all kinds of alternative therapies to keep my mojo moving! Each week, I get a 20-minute treatment from Dr. Shao just to maintain good health. He is miraculous. He always tries new techniques that others don't use and he is a brilliant scholar to listen to. I particularly recommend him to couples who want to get their groove back!"

On the Road

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Harvest on Hudson
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    1 River St, Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706 (map)

    "Sprawling Tuscan Farmhouse on the Hudson River is one of the most picturesque restaurants in the New York area. It boasts a 30-foot high stone fireplace for the winter and beautiful gardens and an outdoor patio for the summer. The Mediterranean cuisine includes seasonal vegetables from the garden. This setting, particularly during sunset, puts anyone in the mood."

  2. 7 A & V Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
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    281 Morsemere Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703 (map)

    "Off in the middle of nowhere, stuck in a residential and industrial neighborhood, is the best Italian food you will never find--unless someone takes you there. The ambience is lacking, but the food is a find. If your honey's stomach is more important than his/her desire for sexy surroundings, this is your place!"

  3. 8 Dobbs Ferry Memorial Park
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    Palisade & Chestnut, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (map)

    "Sit on a park bench facing the Hudson River, hear the sounds of water undulating against the rocks, watch the boats go by, and see the view of the spectacular Palisades across the river in New Jersey. This is the place I go to clear my head, to free occasional writer's block, to redesign my goals and to think of who I love."