Pre-shift With Kate And Brossa

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Sinopsis

Hosted by Kate McLean and Brian Brossa, "Pre-Shift" is a culinary industry podcast that aims to entertain with one-of-a-kind stories, tips, and secrets collected over 35 years working in fine wine and dining around the world.

Episodios

  • Episode 63 - Vitamin Fetish

    28/05/2020 Duración: 48min

    Another Yelp from Jersey. The Mukbang Challenge; and Lifeboat or Nope on whether to not Kate or Brossa would take a few of them. Top 6 Vitamins-- because it's easy to pop'em in the name of health. What's In My Inbox: Thank you Southern Smoke for working with Mental Health America of Greater Houston and U of H Department of Psychology to get F & B workers and their children free mental healthcare!! Check out these local podcasts! By The Glass with Chris Poldoian, Human Music with Carlos Brandon and Harrison Frutiger, and The Scurf Show with Nick Scurfield.

  • Episode 62 - Frozens

    21/05/2020 Duración: 28min

    Time for frosty drinks y'all. Brossa recites another gem of a Yelp review from Jersey. Sagrantino Montefalco is an Italian wine for those who like it big and bold. Risks of keeping cognac at your bar -- it disappears. Top 6 underrated dinners. And Magnol reopens -- get your baked goods.

  • Episode 61 - Meatballs and Mafia

    14/05/2020 Duración: 44min

    How to plan your very own Meatballs and Mafia night! A Yelp review from Jersey read by someone from Jersey. Tasmanian sparkling rose -- give it a try! Top 6 underrated breakfasts. How to make healthy water. Cristalino style tequila. Enter a new Garrison Bro's cocktail competition with ingredients found in your home!

  • Episode 60 - Tempura Those Veggies Y'all

    07/05/2020 Duración: 38min

    Vegetables are super tasty when they get battered and fried-- here's a how to on tempura. Those Bad Astros at it again -- and an ancient civilization conspiracy theory with a cameo from the Dinos. Butterscotch has serious street cred -- and you can bust it out quickly. Mom's day happenings around town. And a gun-fu discussion on the John Wick trilogy.

  • Episode 59 - Plenty of Things are Satisfying at 25%

    30/04/2020 Duración: 33min

    The Monte Cristo sandwich is a tasty, not-to-be-missed snack. 007's Vesper martini will charm the pants right off you. Top 6 things that are satisfying at 25 percent. Lifeboat or Nope -- take it or leave it -- things we'll go back to doing. What's in my Inbox -- A 5-day Cinco de Mayo Celebration engineered by El Big Bad. A worldwide beer colab featuring Urban South- HTX. Second Servings and Hess's "Dinner's On Us" opens up to all Houstonians and is offered twice a week. And Local Foods patios and grocery items are there for you starting May 1. Happy Birthday, Dad.

  • Episode 58 - Kitchen Fires and Cooking Attire

    23/04/2020 Duración: 50min

    The code -- ladies you know what I'm talking about. How to put out a kitchen fire and the top 6 things to wear to avoid them. Garlic will save us all. Same something nice to someone today. The restaurant industry needs legislative help -- sign letters. Lifeboat or Nope -- take it or leave it -- movie theater "treats."

  • Episode 57 - Safe Sax and Sexy Assassins

    16/04/2020 Duración: 53min

    Top 6 combos you can take advantage of right now! Curing and drying meats at home -- it's easy (don't sue us.) Bringing back the Sax. Brossa movie review three for one special (Val Kilmer's lips make a cameo.) What's in My inbox-- A letter to sign! Lifeboat or Nope -- take it or leave it -- safety precautions.

  • Episode 56 - Pickles and Romance Novels

    09/04/2020 Duración: 45min

    Kate and Brossa record this week sitting twelve feet away from each other-- because they're extra. Brossa reviews a romance novel by reading the first and last page. A brief, very in depth summary of pickling-- something that takes time and is fun to enjoy. Industry people making us smile. Top 6 Things You'll Take Away from all of this. And plenty of resources and ways you can help your friendly hospitality worker neighbor. Oh and astrological signs, and their wines courtesy of Vinepair.

  • Episode 55 - Alone Thoughts and Breaking Down a Bird

    02/04/2020 Duración: 53min

    How charities and donors are feeding workers and supporting independent restaurants in the process. How to potted meats. Are we binge watching yet? Yes. The question is what. Top 6 "Alone Thoughts." How to breakdown a whole chicken. And to see a virtual cooking demo of a roast chicken dinner check out the one and only Chef Dawn Burrell this Saturday night live, tickets can be purchased on illhavewhatsheshaving.org. Yay.

  • Episode 54 - Positive Vibes and Throwing Knives

    26/03/2020 Duración: 45min

    Humanity is really stepping up. Preferred weapon of choice. Those on the front lines--protect yourself. Cannelini Bean Soup. We are reading books-- and it's fun. Bad Astros at it again. Buy the Biscuits! The backup of the supply chain and how offering retail items might help. New house rules. And LOTS of resources for industry people and ways to donate.

  • Check Out Our YouTube Channel

    19/03/2020 Duración: 02min

    Kate and Brossa are going to go hard in the paint to entertain you lovely listeners. Check out our YouTube Channel: Pre-Shift with Kate and Brossa for videos and more. If you’d like to submit your own video, our email is thepreshiftpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram handle: @preshiftpodcast. We love you, stay safe and stay positive!!

  • Episode 53 - Visit Houston's Korea Town

    12/03/2020 Duración: 31min

    Korean Noodle House, Seoul Garden, Bon Ga, BBQ Garden, Tree Garden, Flower Piggy, BORI, all sound so good right now— hit ‘em up in Houston’s Korea Town. Recipe for Success VegOut challenge continues and Brossa proves he makes vegetables delicious. Guessing people’s names on credit cards. Top 6 things to pack if you’re thinking about going “camping.”

  • Episode 52 - Coronavirus Doesn't Care What You Look Like

    05/03/2020 Duración: 29min

    Please continue to frequent and enjoy all Asian cuisines in Chinatown, but also around the city. Whassup with the XFL. A fun twist on the Astro predicament. What's In My Inbox: an art show, a Sunday Funday party, Bologna tasting menu, teacher appreciation, and girl scout cookies get paired with beer. A rundown on Salmon... yes, Salmon, the hottest fish of the 20th century. Top 6 realizations when a host blooms into a server.

  • Episode 51 - Brossa Got Electrocuted... He's OK

    27/02/2020 Duración: 37min

    Continued celebration of Black History Month, this week we discuss: Frederick Douglass and Rihanna. Lot's going on in the Inbox: welcome to the scene; Local Group Brewing. Half-price bottles under $100 at Emmaline on Mondays: Whoa. Chef Ara Malekian made a sammy available at Mendocino Farms and we want it. Kate binge watched Amazon's Hunters and it made her sad. Lifeboat of Nope: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ya'll.

  • Episode 50 - The Show Must Go On

    20/02/2020 Duración: 25min

    Let's talk about Harriet Tubman. National Margarita day all over town, Mardis Gras! Galveston wraps up with a big 'ole parade and do you think you could eat 30 different vegetables in 30 days for Recipe For Success? Who noticed HEB dropping some $$$ on the star of their new Super Bowl commercial. The Garrison Brothers Distillery 2020 Bourbon Brawl is in full swing-- go check out the 36 Houston bars participating. Plus the Top 6 medical question texts Kate has sent her cousin, Dr. Becca.

  • Episode 49 - Pocahontas Got Down on Kolaches and so Should You

    13/02/2020 Duración: 38min

    Ah, a debate on what makes a good kolache-- luckily Kolache Expert Chanterelle Carmignano was in the studio to discuss this important issue. Black History Month has 29 days in it this year! Valentime's day... is upon us, as is Crawdiddies season -- best found on Saturdays and Sundays at Avondale Food and Wine. Top 6 Proteins and Kate's opinion on cooking them sous vide... she is v. opinionated if you can't tell.

  • Episode 48 - The Groundhog Came... and Went

    06/02/2020 Duración: 36min

    Just about everything you need to know about Groundhog Day. The progression of a wine lover. What is “Server Fatigue.” Ibiza final paella Sunday and final service 2/15. But! Satisfy from Clark Cooper is coming Spring 2020. Booze Can Sunday at Riel is back with guest chefs Erin Smith and Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ! The Houston Oaks Wine and Food Classic looks like a good time. And a breakdown of Galentine’s day, Valentine’s Day, and Single Awareness Day aka SAD.

  • Episode 47 - Bad News for Everyone

    30/01/2020 Duración: 40min

    Kobe died. Brossa disappointed the box of mini tacos for $3 at Jack in the Box didn't come in a Chinese white togo box-- and then he got sour cream on his hands. The why's and how's of the impending European wine tariff. We love lardo, but nobody can get it imported for us. Top 6 pros and cons of a six figure salary for managers at Taco Bell, IF it goes into effect. But! It IS Ice Cream for Breakfast day this Saturday at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams-- so there is that.

  • Episode 46 - Hard Ball Delicacies

    23/01/2020 Duración: 40min

    Kate and Brossa discuss six delicacies— except a little more hardcore than just caviar—in Lifeboat or Nope. Industry eats at the Breakfast Klub. Inbox looking like the DR Delicacy Truffle Masters, two wine dinners coming up (Tony’s and Heights Grocer and Cane Rosso), Phat Eatery throwing down 8 course meals and lion dance performances for the Chinese New Year. National Soup month— be sure to stop by Brennan’s. And the Blood Bros. BBQ celebrates one year brick and mortar with a not-to-be-missed birthday party.

  • Episode 45 - Slippery When Wet

    16/01/2020 Duración: 38min

    Brossa is back and gives a nice rundown on acid, tannin, and fruit when tasting wine. "Slip-resistant" shoes from Sketcher's are only 25% slip-resistant. Top 6 ways linens can sometimes be "mistreated." The inbox is full this week with lots going on in January: Comedy night at Kenny & Ziggy's, Citrus Fest at Central Market, Weights + Measures turns 5, Bobby Matos at Superica teaming up with Roegels, Truth, and Blood Bros. BBQ in the months to come, and TXOTX Basque festival is back!!! And more, oh, there is much more.

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