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Binghamton Culinary Legend Jim McCoy Dies at 78
2 Jul
Summary
- Jim McCoy, owner of McCoy's Chophouse, passed away on June 30.
- He founded the iconic Number 5 fine dining steakhouse in 1978.
- McCoy mentored staff and significantly elevated local dining.
Prominent Binghamton restaurateur Jim McCoy, celebrated as a "culinary legend," passed away on June 30 at the age of 78. McCoy was most recently known as the owner of McCoy's Chophouse.
His significant impact on the local dining scene began in 1978 with the opening of Number 5, a fine dining steakhouse on Binghamton's South Side. This iconic establishment, housed in a former fire station, served the community for 42 years.
McCoy's entrepreneurial spirit also led to the creation of Lampy's Mediterranean Grill in Endicott in 2004. He later blended the successful concepts of Number 5 and Lampy's into his newest venture, McCoy's Chophouse.
Described as a mentor and a friend, McCoy was dedicated to his craft, believing "good enough never is." He significantly elevated the local restaurant industry and mentored many individuals who worked for him.
