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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... more
FAQs about Pre-Shift with Kate and Brossa:How many episodes does Pre-Shift with Kate and Brossa have?The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.
August 13, 2020Episode 73 - Top 6 Tips for Young ManagersKatie Stone, daughter of Cleverley Stone, who is overseeing Houston Restaurant Weeks, called in to talk about the fundraiser and other fun things. Top 6 tips for young managers - in any profession. The rundown on cold, clean, delicious Water. How to craft a makeshift birthday candle on the fly. Riel Good Sandwiches. The more space program. Onion Salmonella-- oh no!...more47minPlay
August 06, 2020Episode 72 - The 2020 Milkman: Cocktail DeliveryThat's right and no guarantees there aren't a crop of milkman babies in nine months. Text Julep (TEA-371-7715) and Bovine & Barley (TEA-547-0912) for delivery cocktails today. Yelp takes a lovely trip to middle Canada. Kate and Brossa choose what they would order from the Tony's Houston Restaurant Weeks menu. And the tasty Indian frozen beach treat: Malai Kulfi....more43minPlay
July 30, 2020Episode 71 - Vikings and WatermelonsThe Grocery Insider with Brossa. The Priorat wine region of Spain and its little buddy Montsant. This new spy workout is hot off the press. Those bad Astros at it again. A visit to a Lake Tahoe Buffet via Yelp. Lifeboat or Nope: Social Media Platforms. With lots of happenings in the Inbox....more47minPlay
July 23, 2020Episode 70 - a.k.a. Episode 69.2Episode 69 slipped by so fast we had to revisit the milestone. Five stars for cream puffs from a sweet Yelper. Let's talk about the beautiful scraping that is: fond. A rundown on baby pools, the pool rental app: Swimply, and saltwater vs. fresh water. Robots might be moving in to take our jobs -- top 6 things that "Flippy" the fry cook can't do. Danny Meyer ends his no-tip policy -- because of COVID-19, but let's be real, because it's no fun....more44minPlay
July 17, 2020Episode 69 - For $500K Would You...A case of "The Regular" on Yelp. Kate and Brossa's favorite bone broth soups to make on the fly in case you're sick. More good news -- the Caldera in Yellowstone has entered the "window." Top 6 things you wouldn't do for $500K. Adjusting the odds to win -- what does this mean when it comes to workplace music stations. Kate's in a Netflix documentary and also a documentary about her being in Cheer. Check out Island Grill and Jay's Deli and Bodega for tasty deals....more45minPlay
July 09, 2020Episode 68 - Building The 2020 Team AmericaBrossa plays a fun prank on the staff involving fire. A healthy Yelp session examining an elite reviewers’ greatest hits sentences from his 1-star reviews. All about the Hemingway Daquiri, Luxardo cherries, and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. Top 6 things Brossa and Kate have smelt in their mask. Lifeboat or Nope making Team America 2020 starring actors and a few Houston locals. Go out and support Houston Black Restaurant Weeks. And an ice cream targeting night time eaters and pregnant women is now available at Central Market....more54minPlay
July 02, 2020Episode 67 - American Ninja Warrior Restaurant EditionWe can sell mixed alcohol drinks to-go now! And the importance of the phone voice when taking orders. Busser chronicles part 2. Brossa helps Kate take an at home COVID-19 test. The Prime Rib Sandwich at Avondale Food and Wine is not to be missed. From Yelp With Love: scanning through Florida French Restaurants. Top 6 American Ninja Warrior Restaurant Edition....more44minPlay
June 25, 2020Episode 66 - Brian's Back... is WaxedBrian has returned from vacation and there is lots to discuss: #10 Pens, A Yelp review, Aliens, Artichokes, Doing little things for yourself, a push-up challenge, investing money, top 6 video games, and much more....more34minPlay
June 18, 2020Episode 65 - Late Night Kate with KateA fast and easy pro-tip on how to get respect from your peers. Yelp Review: Portland Edition. Colatura de Alici: this umami treat is the fish sauce of Italy. Tips on beginning a pen pal relationship with the elderly or inmates. Top 6 things Kate wants to relay to Brossa while she covers for him on vacation -- like handling complaints. You ARE the father -- a Maury e-card is now available....more47minPlay
June 11, 2020Episode 64 - Daddy's BurgersY'all need to give Daddy's Burgers a visit. Need something to do? Join the dating app Farmer's Only. Pommes Anna. Top 6 drinks had at Brian's Birthday. Remembering Cleverley Stone. Pick up a sixer of Saint Arnold's new beer Gratuity -- it benefits Houston Shift Meal. What's an Incel. And Brossa brings sake to our wine list....more34minPlay
FAQs about Pre-Shift with Kate and Brossa:How many episodes does Pre-Shift with Kate and Brossa have?The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.