EaterWire: RN74 Opens, Taste of the Nation Recap

SOMA—We've followed the entire build-out from the beginning, and tonight, the skies will part for RN74's public debut. There's plenty of coverage in the archives and elsewhere, but the short version: it's the wine-centric restaurant by Michael Mina, Raj Parr and Laundry vet Jason Berthold. The Chron has already proclaimed that it "may just usher in the next phase of California cuisine." Menus here; get excited. 301 Mission Street, at Beale; (415) 543-7474; website [EaterWire]

BALLPARK—Last night was the annual Taste of the Nation celebration/fundraiser, and Beer & Nosh is the place to get the entire, glossy photo recap, complete with all kinds of familiar faces: Michael Symon, Jen Biesty, Elizabeth Falkner, Mark Sullivan, Chris Cosentino, Jamie Lauren and more! [B&N]

PINKBERRYVERSE— The Wall Street Journal reports that Pinkberry just got a new influx of cash: "A regulatory filing shows Pinkberry has secured $5.8 million of a round totaling $15 million. Chief Executive Ron Graves quickly confirmed Thursday that the company has raised new funding." [WSJ via ENY]

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