Borderstan Brief

More D.C. Talent on Top Chef — Three local chefs will compete on Bravo’s food competition show “Top Chef” in December.  D.C. contestants include the chefs behind Adams Morgan’s Roofers Union (2446 18th St. NW) and the forthcoming Shaw Bijou. [Eater; WTOP]

Hotel Replacing Henry’s Soul Cafe — A proposed 14-story hotel and residential building is slated to replace the former home of Henry’s Soul Cafe in Mount Vernon Triangle. [Washington Business Journal]

Pearl Dive Snags New Chef — Logan Circle’s Pearl Dive Oyster Palace (1612 14th St. NW) has a new executive chef. He’s bringing what he calls “pig cake” to the menu, which is roasted pig pressed together into “individual, cake-like servings.”  [Washingtonian]

There Goes the Neighborhood — A 7-Eleven store that sparked a petition opposing its existence in July opens today. [Borderstan]

Photo via 14th and U Farmers Market