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Hooters Rival Canz Busting Out In Murray Hill With CC Sabathia's Blessing
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Jamie Feldmar
Published Oct 20, 2011
Modified Oct 20, 2011
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You remember Canz, right? The mammary-centric Long Island chain twisted in a nasty tit-for-tat with rival restaurant Hooters? Well, Canz is coming to Manhattan—Murray Hill, to be exact (where else?)—with some heavy-hitting support on its side.
Yankees ace CC Sabathia has signed on as part-owner of the new Canz-a-Citi Roadhouse opening tomorrow night at 380 3rd Avenue. “CC and I have been friends for years,” co-founder Steven Ferraro told the Post. “This is a business venture for him. His two passions are food and sports, so this is a good fit.” Sabathaia's other passions include classic literature, Italian wines, and silicone-enhanced boobs.
Canz's other top-heavy supporter is Cristina Mirra, a former Hooters' Miss Canada who, ahem, switched teams because "I couldn't excel there anymore." Mirra echoes the sentiments of several other Hooters defectors: "I'm evolving as a woman," explained Jessica Gonzalez, who used to work at a Queens Hooters but now works at Canz. "My individuality comes out here more."
To learn how to let your individuality shine, here are some pointers from the friendly gals at Canz/Hooters feeder restaurant Raisins:
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