National Treasure—All Day Dining in Midtown Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by Nichole Wright on Dining Around All day dining—American style. Sophisticated, delicious and boasts an internationally-acclaimed chef. Welcome to The National. Located in Midtown East, inside the Benjamin Hotel, this neighborhood was begging for a hot new restaurant. The National fits the bill and rolls out breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night menu. The National is a “Top 10” choice for best new dining establishments in Manhattan. I visited The National for Restaurant Week during lunch, had a stellar experience and learned a little history to go with my dish. Winter Restaurant Week 2011, was originally created as an event for the 1992 Democratic Convention and has been around for close to two decades. Read full article here…