Article content Known for its intimate indoor dining experience, but forced to close its doors as part of the community response to slow the spread of COVID-19, it decided to start sending its prepared meals off-site. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Lots of work in downtown Windsor, according to new targeted jobs bank Back to video “We had to pivot, so for the first time in 40 years we did takeout,” said owner Spencer Dawson. “We had a great response — it helped us survive.” Something else The Cook’s Shop is just starting to try after 40 years in operation is outdoor patio dining at its 683 Ouellette Ave. location. It means Dawson’s business didn’t just survive the worst public health crisis in 100 years, but it might end up growing beyond where it had been before the coronavirus.