Spread over more than 600 square miles, London can be a daunting city, and as Britain's booming capital prepares for the 2012 Olympics, a new energy can be felt throughout the city. As well as covering visitor essentials, Time Out Shortlist London takes travelers to new museums and independent boutiques, down tourist-free historic alleys, thriving art scene and explores the new British cuisine. The guide is packed with inside information from the publishers of London's definitive weekly magazine. Written by a team of contributors who revel in their city, it is the best informed, most opinionated, and freshest guide available.