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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.
October 31, 2019Episode 35 - Happy Halloween... Finally!Thoughts on top 100 restaurant lists. The Depressed Cake Shop is a tasty must-see this weekend at Silver Street Studios. FM Kitchen & Bar and Heaven Hill do Halloween night right. Artisan ice cream shop Sweet Bribery adds a beer and wine list — yay. The steak night at Goodnight Charlie’s looks hard to beat. Brossa reviews a classic horror film. Oh. And by the way, it’s Texas Wine month....more41minPlay
October 24, 2019Episode 34 - World Series Baby!!Plenty of World Series offerings around town because that’s right— the Astros are in it to win it. Thursday champagne with my campaign at Camerata and Pappas Bros. Downtown. The Bernies Black Card and a mansion themed Halloween party at Brasserie 19. It’s National Bullying Prevention month— let’s talk about it. Another Brossa movie review, Lifeboat or Nope, Top 6, and more....more37minPlay
October 17, 2019Episode 33 - Scary Things and the Butcher's BallIt's going down for real this weekend in HTX: The 4th annual Butcher's Ball at Rockin' Star Ranch benefiting Urban Harvest. Taste of the District in the River Oaks District benefiting Recipe for Success. Houston Cooks cookbook now on sale benefiting Second Servings. Lady M Confections delectable Mille Crepes are popping up this weekend only in a luxurious new truck outfitted with Baccarat chandeliers. It's Graveyard Fest at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Brenner's On The Bayou Fall Wine Festival is where Prisoner, Caymus, and Moet will be hanging out. Brossa does a movie review of The Joker. Luxurious Sans Pareil cigars can be found at the new location of the Briar Shoppe, and more....more42minPlay
October 10, 2019Episode 32 - Charles Schumann On The SpitBernie's Burger Bus Heights' location launches their After Dark cocktail and food menu available until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Take advantage of 3rd Bar at REEF's insane happy hour going on Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The $100 PB&J sandwich at BCK has some good-feeling' strings attached. Charles Schumann gets a proper roasting. Top 6 reasons why Autumn is Brossa's favorite and much, much, more....more36minPlay
October 03, 2019Episode 31 - Tex-Mex Snacks and Chats with Bobby MatosChef Bobby Matos of State of Grace, La Lucha, and Superica stops by to talk about the twins’ one-year birthday party this Sunday. Also a rundown on their fun soft-serve toppings, the late night menu at La Lucha and those to-die-for griddle cakes and cane butter. The gang discusses top 6 donut shops in town and get into a bit of an argument. Kroger is trying to up its game with driverless vehicle grocery delivery. A very special oyster showdown competition— and the Halloween industry related costume ideas continue......more43minPlay
September 26, 2019Episode 30 - Mental Health — Let’s Talk About ItThe 2nd annual Well Week kicks off September 29. Benjy’s in Rice Village is switching things up. The Annie Cafe and Bar is now open. Do bartenders prefer cash or credit card? Who controls the channel changer at the restaurant? ‘Nduja vs. Gianduja and much, much more....more35minPlay
September 19, 2019Episode 29 - Dining on Penni's $Tiki concept with chef curated menu, the Toasted Coconut is open. Happy birthday James Coney Island. Field & Tides is fall ready. Caviar @ cost Friday’s at A’Bouzy. Another lovely Brossa movie review of a classic: Alien. Top 6 delicious foods to eat when you’re poor and much, much more....more37minPlay
September 12, 2019Episode 28 - Oh F*CK, We Got Ryan LachaineFun times with Chef Ryan Lachaine owner of Riel, the #1 Restaurant on CultureMap's annual Top 100 Restaurants list. The gang discusses Top 6 caviar scenarios, chefs recreating other chefs foods, homage or knockoff? and play another game of Lifeboat or NOPE: this time, it's buzz words on menu's....more51minPlay
September 05, 2019Episode 27 - Are All Negroni Drinkers Charming? YES!The Apartheid Dinner Series is heating up September to raise money for food deserts in Houston. Indigo is named to TIME's 2019 World's Greatest Places list. First Responders week at Berg Hospitality. Brossa tells us how to make that jerky, jerky. Lifeboat or NOPE: workout routines, and Top 6 tips for eating in the car while driving....more36minPlay
August 29, 2019Episode 26 - Chris Shepherd Stops ByChris Shepherd visits Pre-Shift to discuss Southern Smoke, One Fifth, his new cookbook Cook Like A Local, and remember that badass bone marrow from Catalan? Then we all played Lifeboat or Nope: spice edition... and he beat us (we didn’t even know you could win.)...more41minPlay
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.