Russ was the face of Coney Island for so many years. Jimmy Todoran, who started in the kitchen in 1986, was able to secure a loan and purchase 50% of the restaurant from the Litchin family to keep it business as usual. Kathy Choka still owns the other 50%, which was passed down from her late father and grandfather. Today, you'll still find Jimmy working 7 days a week, overseeing the operation, chatting with customers and still serving dogs during the busier lunch rushes.