{"id":288574,"date":"2026-05-29T06:04:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/288574\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:04:24","slug":"this-miami-beach-chef-is-quietly-making-the-citys-best-cheesesteak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/288574\/","title":{"rendered":"This Miami Beach chef is quietly making the city\u2019s best cheesesteak"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNew Miami Beach sandwich shop Cheesesteak For Sale is going viral for its delicious cheesesteaks made by renowned chef Pawan Pinisetti.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Cheesesteak For Sale photo<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not every day that an acclaimed chef known for fine-dining cuisine opens a sandwich shop. Yet that might be exactly why Miami already loves Cheesesteak For Sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The gourmet cheesesteak shop is a joint venture between some of Miami\u2019s biggest hospitality names, including Jeff Lagowitz and renowned chef Pawan Pinisetti.<\/p>\n

Chef Pinisetti is best known in Miami for his contemporary Japanese-French cuisine <\/a>at S\u00e9r\u00eav\u00e8ne by Chef Pawan Pinisetti<\/a>, located inside the Michelin Key hotel Greystone. He tells New Times that it was never his plan to open a sandwich shop. However, when three good friends and a passion for food came together, there was no reason to pass on the opportunity to make a really good sandwich.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were talking about our favorite sandwiches and realized there are no dedicated cheesesteak shops in Miami Beach,\u201d explains Chef Pinisetti. \u201cWe wanted to do something very specific and very well, so we are focusing on the principle of the cheesesteak, but the ingredients are \u2018boutique\u2019 and very intentional.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The cheesesteaks are made with American Wagyu for a beefier and richer bite.<\/p>\n

Cheesesteak For Sale photo<\/p>\n

A cheesesteak, but make it gourmet<\/p>\n

However, this is not a Philly cheesesteak. This cheesesteak is made of exactly four components, each of which took a long time to perfect, with intentionality throughout the process. \u201cWe wanted people to reach for a specific flavor profile, more so than just a typical cheesesteak sandwich, and the clients in Miami Beach have responded really well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting with the bread, curated from a local bakery, the hard roll is baked on a stone deck using a controlled process that is unique to the shop.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had to have the \u2018wow\u2019 factor before somebody even took a bite of the sandwich,\u201d says Lagowitz. \u201cThey need to know it is something special, and that\u2019s the importance of having this artisanal hand-rolled, hand-baked bread as part of the sandwich.\u201d<\/p>\n

American Wagyu and a custom cheese blend<\/p>\n

As for the meat, the partners wanted to keep a hyperlocal approach with Josh\u2019s Premium Meats<\/a>. After going through every cut of meat, the ultimate choice was American Wagyu for a beefier and richer bite.<\/p>\n

Chef Pinisetti explains that onions were a no-brainer. Plus, the special cheese blend strikes the perfect balance between the melt of Cooper Sharp and the aged flavor and extra layer of umami from provolone.<\/p>\n

While the cheesesteak is the star of the menu, the shop also sells a porchetta sandwich. This one has also been a hit, made with broccoli rabe and provolone. Both sandwiches are sold for $23, and adjustments are very limited for a reason.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reason we stuck with two sandwiches is we\u2019re talking about intention,\u201d says Chef Pinisetti. \u201cThe sandwich was created with a lot of intention. The selections are made with great intention. The overall look and feel of the brand is intentional. You\u2019re not just coming here to eat. You\u2019re coming here to eat a cheesesteak knowing that it\u2019s only available in this version. So, that is pretty significant for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"While the cheesesteak is the star of the menu, the shop also sells a porchetta sandwich.<\/p>\n

Cheesesteak For Sale photo<\/p>\n

Ask about the \u201cChef\u2019s Reserve\u201d<\/p>\n

Miami food lovers know how special it feels when a restaurant sends out something off-menu from the kitchen. <\/p>\n

If customers stumble upon Chef Pinisetti while he\u2019s in the shop, they\u2019re in luck. He likes to add surprise, off-menu bites that the team calls the \u201cChef\u2019s Reserve.\u201d (All diners need to do is ask.)<\/p>\n

As for the shop\u2019s future, the partners say the goal is simple: make people crave their cheesesteak sandwich. \u201cWe want people to come and crave the sandwich,\u201d says Lagowitz. \u201cIt\u2019s more than just an impulse; it\u2019s the joy of having a bite of what Chef [Pinisetti] created.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cheesesteak For Sale. 1522 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-907-4434; cheesesteakforsale.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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