Fuchsia Dunlop is a James Beard Award–winning author specializing in the cuisines of China, where she trained as a chef in the 1990s. A fluent Chinese speaker, she is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including the IACP Award finalist Invitation to a Banquet and James Beard Award finalist The Food of Sichuan. Five of her books have been published in Chinese translation. Fuchsia has appeared as a Chinese food expert on shows including Chef’s Table, Ugly Delicious, and Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. She currently lives in London.