With a career built on hospitality design, New York-based architect David Rockwell was quick to launch an initiative targeting the sector when the pandemic hit. DineOut NYC helps restaurants transition their operations outdoors and has been widely acclaimed as a lifesaver for hospitality. We ask Rockwell how it developed and discuss how designers can likewise respond in times of crisis, the process of bringing indoor atmosphere outdoors and which new rituals will define dining out for years to come.