Ancora, Pho 14 in Van Ness Open; Range Open for Lunch

1) Foggy Bottom: DC residents didn't have to wait long for longtime restaurateur Bob Kinkead to resurface. His new restaurant Ancora is now open for service within the Watergate complex, where Rivers used to be. Ancora specializes in Italian-influenced seafood dishes. The restaurant is opening at 5:30 for dinner this week, but its regular dinner hours will begin at 5 once they get in the swing of things. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the restaurant is planning a menu of lighter fare between lunch and dinner service, according to a manager. Status: Certified open. 600 New Hampshire Ave. NW; website.

2) Van Ness: Pho 14 had the grand opening of its new Van Ness location on President's Day. The restaurant serves varieties of the Vietnamese soup, along with a selection of appetizers. Status: Certified open. 4201 Connecticut Ave. NW; website.

3) Chevy Chase: Bryan Voltaggio's Range restaurant is now serving lunch, as of this weekend. Status: Open for lunch. 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW; website.