New York's vast array of restaurants and bars can start even the most level head spinning. That's where this portable, illustrated guide comes in. Local experts save readers time and trouble by pointing them to the city's best bets from the little-known Little Italy trattoria to that ultra-hip Soho wine bar or the cheap-but-scrumptious ethnic cuisine of the Lower East Side. The book reviews and ranks more than 1,300 restaurants, while a glossary of food terms helps make visitors order like natives. Maps of Manhattan and the boroughs, along with an extensive, cross-referenced index, make this a must-carry for both visitors and locals.

In the city that never sleeps, keeping up with the newest skyscrapers, museum makeovers, and celebrity chefs -- let alone unearthing the history hidden around nearly every street corner -- can be challenging. Luckily, Time Out's fearless insiders have done all the heavy lifting. This updated guide profiles the wealth of pleasures of this amazing city: underground gigs, high culture, gay culture; haute hotels and cozy cafes; major events, news, and trends and the people behind them; and much more. Updated fold-out maps make reaching even daunting destinations a snap.

Alongside profiles of the Guggenheim, the Statue of Liberty and all the other major attractions, Time Out New York gives you the inside track on local culture, with illuminating features and hundreds of independent venue reviews covering everything from iconic skyscrapers to buzzing bars.

Describes points of interest in New York City, including museums, gardens, zoos, historic sites, and seasonal events, and recommends hotels, restaurants, and nightspots

The official London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games licensee for travel and tourism guides, Time Out has produced a 2012 edition of the London city guide that is the essential tool to help visitors plan where to go, how to get involved in the games, and what to do during the rest of their stay in London. The 20th edition helps visitors to navigate the 2,000-year-old city from the handful of musts to the thousands of eccentricities and particularities that give London its real flavor. The sheer size of London can make it a daunting place to explore, making this guide even more valuable to help with the navigation.

This guide takes you straight to the latest venues, tips you off to the news and fashions and gives you the dates that matter. It includes all important openings, event information and calendar for 2009.