Todd Stein on Iron Chef Sunday; Slurping Turtle Update; Ina's Cookies; Hubbard Inn Brunch

EVERYWHERE—DVR reminder: The Florentine's chef Todd Stein will appear on Iron Chef America this Sunday where he'll compete against Bobby Flay. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Takashi Yagihashi's forthcoming Slurping Turtle hopes to open on Aug. 1. One of the desserts will be soy coconut panna cotta. Can't wait to hear what else is on the menu. [Grub Street]

WEST LOOP—Ina Pinkney was featured on WBEZ's 848 this morning, talking about how to cook with schmaltz, aka chicken fat. The segment featured Ina’s Chicken Fat Chocolate Chunk Cookies, which apparently are to die for. [WBEZ]

RIVER NORTH—Hubbard Inn kicks off brunch this Saturday, featuring specialty cocktails and chef Bob Zrenner's "mains," including smoked salmon benedict, mixed berry pancakes and steak and eggs; healthier skillets; sandwiches and salads. [EaterWire]

Slurping Turtle [Photo: RachelleB]