A team who worked on an Irish restaurant that quickly became a hit on Hoboken’s 1st Street and a New York City hotspot is planning their next endeavor near the city’s train station, as a new eatery called Anam is coming to Newark Street.
During their August 3 meeting, Hoboken’s Historical Preservation Committee heard a signage application for 36-42 Newark Street. The property has undergone many tenant changes in recent years since the revamped Clam Broth House closed in the mid 2010s.
The large space was taken over by Biggie’s Clam Bar before that business left town, then by Monroe’s Cocktail Bar, then by the Latin-influenced Panela, and finally by Perico Speakeasy. The space has been dark since those businesses closed last year.
A new business called Anam is now in the works for the ground floor, which spans about 5,600 square feet of the space. The application was filed by Darragh McConnon, who co-owned Dear Maud and a slew of other restaurants in the area.
McConnon most recently opened Revival at 161 Ludlow Street in Manhattan.
Anam is Gaelic for “souls” and the eatery will be co-owned by McConnon and Eóin Martin. The restaurant will bring together New American-Italian cooking, a modern cocktail program, and a blend of Irish warmth and hospitality in one of Hoboken’s most historic and recognizable spaces.
The kitchen will be led by widely renowned chef Alex Valle, who has worked at New York City spots including Revival, Le Crocodile, and Chez Ma Tante. Cory Miller will run the beverage program.
The space that will house Anam includes a downstairs section that will feature a second conceptual experience called The Pavonia Room, which will offer a more intimate experience with its own distinct identity. Renderings of the project show an exterior refresh that utilizes orange hues along with some outdoor seating along Newark Street.
In addition to the signage application, a company named Pilgrim Souls Anam LLC has already been registered at 36 Newark Street. A potential opening timeline for Anam has not been announced, as the restaurant is still in the planning stages.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was updated from an earlier version to correct the current ownership of Dear Maud and add new details that were shared by the Anam team.
