Furloughed IRS lawyer achieves childhood dream of operating hotdog cart

Frankly, it’s his dream job.A furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his lifelong ambition while furloughed during the government shutdown — operating his own hot dog cart.A suit-clad Isaac Stein has been operating “Shysters” hot dog cart in nation’s capitol since the funding for federal agencies dried up on Oct.

1 — hocking wieners, Moon Pies, and RC Cola to DC residents.“The Only Honest Ripoff in DC” Stein said is the cheeky slogan for his business, which has been the realization of a childhood dream that took hold at age 12 when he manned a concession stand during a basketball game, he said.“All the other boys were interested in the game,” Stein told Reuters.

“I had way more interest selling chips and soda.”Initially meant only to be a “fun weekend project” which the 31-year-old shelled out a five-figure some to secure, it has now become not only his means of employment but a sense of community.“There’s a connection with people.There’s the small talk of asking people about their day.

It’s like reading vignettes in a novel.You feel really connected,” he said.“My office job is wonderful but a lot of the work is very solitary,” he confessed.The cart offers “The Only Choice: Correct Hot Dog and Drink” which includes a steamed frank, spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut.

He also offers Chicago-style giardiniera. “If someone recites the historical significance of RC Cola and Moon Pies, I give them a nickel off,” Stein said of what was once termed “the working man’s lunch.”With Post Wires...