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IIRS Lawyer Turns Hot Dog Cart into Community Hub

10/27/2025

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Isaac Stein, a 31-year-old IRS lawyer in Washington, D.C., operates a hot dog cart named Shysters during the shutdown.
Since October 1, he sells hot dogs, Moon Pies, and RC Cola, turning the weekend project into his main income.
The venture connects him with the community, contrasting with the solitude of his office job.
The cart features a cheeky slogan, "The Only Honest Ripoff in DC," while offering Chicago-style giardiniera.

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Story summary

Isaac Stein, a 31-year-old IRS lawyer in Washington, D.C., operates a hot dog cart named Shysters during the shutdown.
Since October 1, he sells hot dogs, Moon Pies, and RC Cola, turning the weekend project into his main income.
The venture connects him with the community, contrasting with the solitude of his office job.
The cart features a cheeky slogan, "The Only Honest Ripoff in DC," while offering Chicago-style giardiniera.