When restaurateur Kade Mislinski says that each of his concepts is a unique expression of his childhood, you may wonder what moment from his younger years inspired his downtown eatery that showcases the wisdom of whiskey and donuts! We found out during this live broadcast from Batch Cafe & Bar!

Melinda Dickinson, Matt Russell, Ronnie Spece & Kade Mislinski

Melinda Dickinson, Matt Russell, Ronnie Spece & Kade Mislinski

Our celebrity co-host was one of our spiritual advisors, Melinda Dickinson of Hensley Beverage Company. She got us current on some of her latest whiskey picks, including a small-batch bourbon that was aged on cocoa husks! We also heard from Susan Fulton of the Tucson Originals who shared all the details on the upcoming World Margarita Championship. Batch partner Ronnie Spece sat down with us as well to share some stories behind his whiskey menu that boasts more than 140 selections. We then turned to Kade Mislinski himself who walked us through the latest whiskey, donut, and grilled cheese action at Batch, as well as at his other concepts Saguaro Corners, Monkey Burger, and Cafe Passe. Lots of deliciousness happening in Kade’s corners of the world.