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Cheese Steaks by Matu opens in Pasadena; founder highlights simple menu and grass‑fed wagyu

Pasadena in Focus · April 16, 2026
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Summary

Scott Linder, founder of Cheese Steaks by Matu, discussed the Pasadena location at 625 East Colorado, a simple menu focused on quality ingredients and a claim that the shop uses 100% grass‑fed wagyu beef from a supplier named First Farms.

Scott Linder, founder of Cheese Steaks by Matu, spoke about opening a Pasadena location and the shop’s focus on a simple, carefully composed menu.

Linder said the sandwich concept emphasizes ingredient quality — from a locally developed bun to daily‑sliced meat and roasted peppers. He described the business’s sourcing as ‘‘100% grass‑fed wagyu beef from First Farms’’ and said the concept launched in Beverly Hills before expanding to a Pasadena storefront at 625 East Colorado.

Why it matters: The segment highlights a local small business and entrepreneurship in Pasadena’s dining scene. Linder said the simple menu is intentional and that execution and ingredient quality are central to the concept.

The founder invited Pasadena listeners to visit the shop and thanked the community for its support. The segment did not provide pricing, hours, or verified supplier documentation; readers should contact the restaurant for specifics.