Chefs and restaurants have evolved significantly over the centuries. While people have been cooking communally for a long time, the modern restaurant began in Paris in the 18th century when Monsieur Boulanger started selling restoratives. Grande cuisine developed further under chefs like Marie-Antoine Carême in the 19th century. Auguste Escoffier then refined grande cuisine to create cuisine classique. In the 20th century, chefs like Fernand Point and those he trained embraced simplicity and fresh ingredients. Meanwhile, immigration to America in the 1960s introduced many ethnic cuisines, influencing chefs to embrace global flavors, seasonal ingredients, and simplicity in preparation. Technology has also continually impacted cooking methods and operations over the centuries