This just in: “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio is a huge “True Blood” fanatic. That’s how he ended up contributing a True Blood companion cocktail for the season two DVD special feature, Vampire News with Victoria Davis. “I’ve been into ‘True Blood’ from the very beginning,” he tells PopWrap. “They called me out of the blue and asked if I wanted to do the segment. It was a blast!”
As for the actual faux-segment — which serves up a cocktail humans can enjoy while their cold-blooded buddies sip on the show’s signature beverage — Tom helped craft the script and recipe. One that you absolutely can replicate at home.
“It was funny because I didn’t plan to taste it. I remember it was a lot of beet juice and I just thought, ‘oh this thing is going to be disgusting’ but it actually tasted pretty good.”
The question remains, which “True Blood” character would Tom choose to knock a few back with? “Vampire Bill all the way! I just like that he’s trying to go against nature. It’s more interesting, which makes him a great character.”
Considering Tom’s obvious HBO connections (he also appeared in last week’s episode of “Treme”), what are the chances we’ll see the “True Blood” cast belly up to “Top Chef’s” judges table in season seven? “We finished up shooting, and it didn’t happen, but that would be fun. Maybe next season!”
“True Blood: Season Two” is available on DVD May 25 while “Top Chef” season seven premieres on Bravo this September
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