"Invitation to a Banquet" is a personal editorial illustration created for The New York Times Book Review to accompany a review of Fuchsia Dunlop's book with the same title. The illustration delves beneath the surface to honor the unsung artistry of Chinese street food. The composition focuses on the finesse of the cooking process itself, the precise movements of seasoned hands, the controlled chaos of the wok, and the intimate knowledge of heat and timing.