The National Restaurant, New York City
Lighting Design: L'Observatoire International / Herve Descottes,
Jason Neches Project Manager & Senior Lighting Designer
Interior Designer: Rockwell Group
Restaurant Operator: Geoffrey Zakarian
Size: 7,140 sqf restaurant and bar
Completed: 2010
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Steps away from Grand Central Station, The National is located within the Art Deco-era Benjamin Hotel and shares a sophisticated elegance and emphasis on light and material qualities. Conceived and operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Geoffrey Zakarian as an homage to the vibrant and grand cafes of London and Paris, The National's interior design and lighting offer a cosmopolitan yet casual dining experience.