Nearly a year to the day, word came down that Keith McNally's long-running Meatpacking District restaurant Pastis would close and we now know who the space's new tenant will be: a darling, independently run nonprofit soup shop benefitting orphans a Restoration Hardware. Sources tell the Wall Street Journal that the bougie home goods store will move into 9-19 Ninth Avenue on a 15-year lease, shelling out $250 million in the process. Not even $16 Croque Monsieurs can compete with that.

The new lease holders plan to add an additional 70,000 square feet, including three additional floors, to the squat brick building. The building will be retrofitted with a "metal and glass exterior screen," which architects say should "allude to the signs, canopies and fire escapes that once hung off buildings in the neighborhood." Those days were mostly gone even before McNally moved in.

We reached out to McNally's reps to see what the future holds for Pastis and we'll update if we hear back. But there may still be an opportunity to sip vino at 9 Ninth Avenue. Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Friedman has said he wants to create "design gallery" stores that feature restaurants and rooftop bars and the like. Guess we know where to head when the Urban Outfitters restaurant doesn't have any seats available.

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By Jim Acosta, Senior White House Correspondent

updated 12:13 PM EDT, Tue October 14, 2014

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Washington (CNN) -- The sure-to-be politically fraught nomination process for Eric Holder's replacement as attorney general will come after next month's midterm elections, the White House said on Tuesday.

An official, speaking anonymously about the nomination process, said Senate Democrats urged the White House to wait until after November's contests to put a nominee forward to head the Justice Department. Democrats are urgently working to maintain control of the Senate, and are expected to lose seats in the Republican-controlled House.

Holder, the last of President Barack Obama's original cabinet members, was a politically divisive attorney general, and the fight to replace him is expected to be rancorous on Capitol Hill.

A nominee could be pushed through a lame duck session after the midterm elections, though other issues on the congressional docket -- like authorizing Obama's use of force in against ISIS -- are expected to dominate proceedings in November and December.

"I do anticipate that Democrats will hold the Senate," White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters after Holder resigned. "That said, I also anticipate that whoever the nominee is will earn and ultimately receive bipartisan support."

Democrats close to the nominating process have floated several names as potential Holder replacements: the current Labor Secretary Tom Perez, the former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler are all considered in the mix.

Others include U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and former Justice Department official Tony West.

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WASHINGTON - The sure-to-be politically fraught nomination process for Eric Holder's replacement as attorney general will come after next month's midterm elections, the White House said on Tuesday.

An official, speaking anonymously about the nomination process, said Senate Democrats urged the White House to wait until after November's contests to put a nominee forward to head the Justice Department. Democrats are urgently working to maintain control of the Senate, and are expected to lose seats in the Republican-controlled House.

RELATED: Eric Holder resigning as attorney general

Holder, the last of President Barack Obama's original cabinet members, was a politically divisive attorney general, and the fight to replace him is expected to be rancorous on Capitol Hill.

A nominee could be pushed through a lame duck session after the midterm elections, though other issues on the congressional docket -- like authorizing Obama's use of force in against ISIS -- are expected to dominate proceedings in November and December.

"I do anticipate that Democrats will hold the Senate," White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters after Holder resigned. "That said, I also anticipate that whoever the nominee is will earn and ultimately receive bipartisan support."

Democrats close to the nominating process have floated several names as potential Holder replacements: the current Labor Secretary Tom Perez, the former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler are all considered in the mix.

Others include U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and former Justice Department official Tony West.

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No Holder replacement until after midterms

WASHINGTON (CNN) -

The sure-to-be politically fraught nomination process for Eric Holder's replacement as attorney general will come after next month's midterm elections, the White House said on Tuesday.

An official, speaking anonymously about the nomination process, said Senate Democrats urged the White House to wait until after November's contests to put a nominee forward to head the Justice Department. Democrats are urgently working to maintain control of the Senate, and are expected to lose seats in the Republican-controlled House.

Holder, the last of President Barack Obama's original cabinet members, was a politically divisive attorney general, and the fight to replace him is expected to be rancorous on Capitol Hill.

A nominee could be pushed through a lame duck session after the midterm elections, though other issues on the congressional docket -- like authorizing Obama's use of force in against ISIS -- are expected to dominate proceedings in November and December.

"I do anticipate that Democrats will hold the Senate," White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters after Holder resigned. "That said, I also anticipate that whoever the nominee is will earn and ultimately receive bipartisan support."

Democrats close to the nominating process have floated several names as potential Holder replacements: the current Labor Secretary Tom Perez, the former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler are all considered in the mix.

Others include U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and former Justice Department official Tony West.

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Kiwanis Lt. Governor Steve McKinley, right, swore in Joe Daughtry, center, as president and Michael Johnson, left, as vice president of the Montville Kiwanis Club.

The Montville Kiwanis Club conducted its annual installation dinner on Friday, Sept. 19.

Sworn in by Kiwanis Lt. Governor Steve McKinley were President Joe Daughtry and Vice President Michael Johnson, along with Treasurer Doug Cooper and new member of the Board of Directors Manny Irizarry.

Outgoing President Jerry Hug served honorably in 2013-2014 and is credited with bringing many youthful and energetic members to this 36-year-old active community service organization.

But this installation was very different from those held in the past because both the incoming president and vice president are the sons of current Kiwanis members, Art Daughtry and Dave Johnson. A new generation has come along to lead the Kiwanis in the coming years.

The parents of the new president and vice president were present and spoke of their pride in their sons for their past achievements and for their ongoing participation in community projects. Daughtry is the current president of the Drug Awareness Council and Johnson is running for the board of education in the upcoming election.

The Montville Kiwanis Club is well known in town for the numerous projects it has been involved in for many years, such as the childrens playgrounds at the Community Park and Camp Dawson, the Kiwanis Food Pantry, scholarships and sponsorship of the High School Key Club and participation in the High School Key Club and their projects.

The new officers and their committees have many new projects in development, such as restoring the siding at the food pantry building and socially, a wine-tasting event this winter.

Any man or woman who would be interested in joining this group can call Michael Johnson at 973-316-8450 or email him at Michael.Johnson3@Marist.edu. Former Key Club members are particularly invited to join and regain the spirit of volunteerism that they had in high school.

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FOX LAKE An expanded locker room and multipurpose room, plus a new splash pad, will be added to the Lakefront Park building, the Fox Lake village president said.

The village is set to receive nearly $800,000 in Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Grant dollars to pay for the improvements at the villages most popular park, according to a news release.

The building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., will get a new roof, windows, siding and doors as well as interior renovations that include the installation of an elevator, 1,782 square feet added to a multipurpose room with sports flooring, 1,287 square feet of new locker rooms, an updated fire protection system, an upgraded heating and air conditioning system and lighting improvements, the release said.

The upgrades will bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Village President Donny Schmit said.

The outside also will see improvements, paving the way for volleyball, basketball, soccer and other instructional activities, the release said. A splash pad also will be installed.

Unlike some communities, the village of Fox Lake runs its parks and recreation programming out of its village offices, not a park district, which would come with a separate revenue source.

Theres a lot of things well be able to do, Schmit said.

The grant requires the work to be completed within two years, he said.

It covers 75 percent of the approved projects cost, according to the Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the grant process.

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FOX LAKE An expanded locker room and multipurpose room, plus a new splash pad, will be added to the Lakefront Park building, the Fox Lake village president said.

The village is set to receive nearly $800,000 in Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Grant dollars to pay for the improvements at the villages most popular park, according to a news release.

The building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., will get a new roof, windows, siding and doors as well as interior renovations that include the installation of an elevator, 1,782 square feet added to a multipurpose room with sports flooring, 1,287 square feet of new locker rooms, an updated fire protection system, an upgraded heating and air conditioning system and lighting improvements, the release said.

The upgrades will bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Village President Donny Schmit said.

The outside also will see improvements, paving the way for volleyball, basketball, soccer and other instructional activities, the release said. A splash pad also will be installed.

Unlike some communities, the village of Fox Lake runs its parks and recreation programming out of its village offices, not a park district, which would come with a separate revenue source.

Theres a lot of things well be able to do, Schmit said.

The grant requires the work to be completed within two years, he said.

It covers 75 percent of the approved projects cost, according to the Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the grant process.

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