NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Outdoor dining is a summertime favorite, but with the extreme heat gripping Western Mass., local restaurants need to work hard to keep customers safe. Northampton has a large variety of outdoor dining options. Even with temperatures hitting triple digits, some restaurants say customers still want to dine outside. “Tuesday almost guaranteed to have people sitting outside until the wee hours,” said Northampton Brewery Manager Chris McCarthy.