When Ottawa's office buildings quickly emptied out near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cafeterias reliant on throngs of nine-to-five workers were left behind. But while many shut down, some have found ways to stay afloat, in part through creativity and in part through loyal customers. "It was a big shock for us," Juan Dominguez, chef at the cafeteria for Canadian Blood Services' corporate office, told CBC Radio's All In A Day on Friday. Before the pandemic, Dominguez would send weekly menus out directly to his customers. All in a Day 12:28 Covid and your office cafeteria Juan Dominguez and Resa Solomon St. Lewis have kept their cafes open despite the closure of the office buildings where they operate from.

Source: CBC News January 11, 2021 00:00 UTC