There was not much African American presence on these shows. “As a young African American coming up in the industry, I would watch the Cooking Channel. “It showcased my heritage,” said Banks, who turns 29 on Nov. But, participating in “The Great Soul Food Cook-Off” held special meaning for him. Banks also was featured on “Beat Bobby Flay” in 2019 (his recipe for Creole shrimp and grits is published in Flay’s new cookbook bearing the show’s name). on “International Iron Chef,” where the latter was declared champion. In 2015, he served as sous chef to Ed Harris Jr.
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Now a private chef, he has flexed his culinary muscles on TV multiple times. His grandmother grew up in Summerhill, his mother in Decatur.īanks, who resides in East Atlanta Village, has childhood memories of eating at Busy Bee Cafe, Paschal’s and Rib Shack on Auburn Avenue when his family wanted to sup on Southern fare.Īfter graduating from Ronald McNair High School in 2011, he attended the Art Institute of Atlanta. “Atlanta to the core” is how Jamarius Banks describes himself. Jamarius Banks, who lives in East Atlanta Village, is one of the competitors on "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off." Courtesy of Jeffrey Bliss “It taught me quickly to learn to operate under pressure. While Sabour shares pride with fellow cast members in “showcasing our roots as Black people,” she also experienced a personal victory through her participation on the show. I wanted to showcase her, pretty on the plate, because soul food deserves that, as much as any other cuisine.” In the food world, soul food is looked at as the ugly girl. “This show was presented to me as something deeper. “I have been on (Food Network’s) ‘Cutthroat Kitchen,’ geared around making a fool of yourself,” Sabour said. She is not new to TV cooking competitions, but views this one as unique. In the 10 years since then, Sabour, 40, and her Fuller Foods have made a name as go-to caterer for Atlanta’s film and TV industry.
I already told them you can do it,” he replied.īefore the meal had ended, the talent manager had informed Sabour that they would be needing lunch and dinner for 75 people for the next five weeks. “I told him, ‘I don’t know the first thing about catering!’” Sabour recounted. Her husband secured a catering gig for her: feed 75 people on a set at Tyler Perry Studios - the next day. She saw a future in food trucks, but, as soon as her truck was ready to roll, things suddenly took a detour. Marriage brought her to Atlanta, and motherhood prompted her to search for a career more conducive to family life. Sixteen years ago, Razia Sabour was working in Washington as a social worker. Razia Sabour got her start catering for Tyler Perry Studios, and now is competing on the first season of "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off." Courtesy of Jeffrey Bliss
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