In 1979 The New York Times deemed 1 William Street's lunchroom as the best corporate lunchroom in the Wall Street area, saying, "Perhaps nowhere on Wall Street is the food as good and Old World dining carried on with the same care and flair." At the time, chief Pierre Colin prepared 75 meals a day for lunch.
In 1979, The New York Times recognized 1 William Street's lunchroom as the best corporate eatery in the Wall Street area, praising its food quality and Old World dining experience with meticulous attention to detail. During that period, chief Pierre Colin prepared 75 meals daily for lunchtime service.