National Hot Dog Day – which is Wednesday, July 16 – is your chance to find a tasty hot dog to try, with many area restaurants featuring the item on its menu.

And here is a fun fact about hot dogs: They are a good source of protein. According to USA Today, hot dogs normally have 5 grams of protein.

While it can be mixed if hot dogs are healthy or not, some argue putting vegetables as toppings can assist with hot dogs being part of a healthy diet.

“They are healthy because they are natural, all beef with lots of veggies,” said Reannen Anderson, owner of Waukesha-based food truck, Big John’s Burgers and Dogs in Waukesha.

These are many Milwaukee-area restaurants to grab a hot dog.

Portillo’s in Brookfield and Greenfield

Portillo’s in Brookfield and Greenfield offers a Chicago-style hot dog that includes toppings such as mustard, relish, celery salt, chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers into a poppy seed bun.

(FOX 9) – Revival’s new owners say they plan to carry on its legacy.

Bringing back a fan favorite

What we know:

When Revival abruptly closed its four locations earlier this year, the move sent shock waves through the local restaurant community.

Now the popular eatery known for its signature fried chicken is being resurrected.

“We feel blessed. Just excited. Just excited,” said Jester Concepts owner, Brent Frederick.

Keeping the brand alive

The backstory:

Jester Concepts, which owns, Borough and Parlor in the North Loop, as well as several other restaurants has purchased the Revival name, recipes and other intellectual properties with plans to revive it.

Frederick says he admired previous co-owners Nick Rancone and Thomas Boemer from afar and reached out to help when he learned Revival had closed.

“Nick and I used to work together.We worked with Thomas on the food side on multiple different events and we just got to know them and love their brand. So when it became available, we just hopped on it,” said Frederick.

Frederick says at first Revival will be reintroduced through its two food trucks but Jester will be looking for a location to open a brick and mortar location in the next year or two.

He says Rancone and Boemer will stay on as consultants and have an ownership stake in the new restaurant.

“I romanticize that first initial dining experience at the initial Revival in Minneapolis and I’m going to be looking to recreate that in and around town somewhere,” said Frederick

What they’re saying:

With its southern comfort food, Revival tempted diners’ taste buds for nearly a decade.

But Frederick believes the Twin Cities has an appetite for more and he’s ready to bring the fan favorite into the future.  

“We’re just super excited to acquire it and kind of carry on the legacy and the brand,” said Frederick. 

The revived Revival’s fried chicken will be available this weekend, when their food truck will be at Wooden Ship Brewing in South Minneapolis on Saturday and Steel Toe Brewing in St Louis Park on Sunday.

WNBA’s 2025 All-Star Weekend will put women’s basketball front and center in downtown Indianapolis with a variety of events. While other events will run alongside the league’s planned festivities, here’s what to know about the main basketball and entertainment events planned July 18-19.

WNBA Live presented by Panini schedule

This two-day interactive fan experience will include appearances by current and former WNBA players, exclusive merchandise, basketball clinics and games, and league and sponsor experiences for fans gathered in downtown Indianapolis. The ticketed event will precede each night’s activities at nearby Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Where: Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19

Tickets: Daily adult admission is $28.40 plus applicable taxes at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets for children age 12 and younger are free and must be reserved while purchasing adult tickets.

WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest, Kia WNBA Skills Challenge time and TV schedule

Friday’s main event includes the league’s annual 3-point contest and skills challenge that pits top players against each other in a variety of basketball skills-based competitions.

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Indianapolis

When: 8 p.m. ET Friday, July 18 (broadcast on ESPN)

Tickets: Verified resale tickets are listed for a wide range of prices at Ticketmaster.com.

FeverFest time and schedule

This outdoor music and comedy event in downtown Indianapolis is headlined by musician The Kid LAROI, with featured performances by Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, Aida Rodriguez, G-Eazy, BIA and more.

Where: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19

Tickets: Tickets are available at a wide range of prices at Ticketmaster.com.

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2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game time and TV schedule

The WNBA’s annual showcase game pits teams captained by Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier.

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Indianapolis

When: 8:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19 (broadcast on ABC)

Tickets: Verified resale tickets are listed for a wide range of prices, starting at about $140 plus taxes, at Ticketmaster.com.

Stream the WNBA All-Star Game on ESPN+

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