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 lauded 1 William Street's lunchroom as the top corporate dining establishment in the Wall Street area, highlighting its exceptional food and Old World ambiance with meticulous care. At that time, chief Pierre Colin prepared 75 meals daily for lunchtime service.