What has he/she done for the cuisine and does that influence still play

 Submit a 500 word essay on any chef you feel has had an integral part on any cuisine. What has he/she done for the cuisine and does that influence still play a major role in the cuisine of modern day era.  This could be a classic French Chef or a Modern Era chef.  Its can have both opinion and factual based information in the essay.  Make sure its MLA format and sitting of research is taken into consideration.  

A simple 500 word essay that's due today.

I want to write about chef Auguste Escoffier and his great works and how he contributed to the French cuisine, and how he is still considered one of the most great chefs all time.