As tourism levels continue to soar and the tourist season is now a year-round event, the editors of Time Out New York, the weekly bible of cultural listings, select the very best of sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and cultural events for every taste and budget. In the ever changing city that never sleeps, keeping up with the newest skyscrapers, museum makeovers, and celebrity chefs -- let alone getting a handle on the rich, dynamic history hidden around nearly every street corner -- is daunting to say the least. Luckily, all the heavy lifting has been done for intrepid travelers with varied tastes. Thoughtful chapters put the frenetic city into perspective, highlighting what's new, treasuring the past and revealing many of New York City's well-kept secrets.