History of Culinary Arts By Alexis_17 Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Dec 31, 2000 Significant Points in Culinary History Aug 27, 1644 Coffee first arrives in France Aug 27, 1671 Francois Vatel commits suicide Aug 27, 1719 The first potatoe is planted in america Aug 27, 1751 The first recipe for chowder is published Aug 27, 1765 M. Boulanger open the first restaurant Aug 27, 1779 California's first wine is produced at Mission San Jose Capistrano Aug 27, 1796 Amelia simmons publishes " American Cookery" First cook book written by an american author Aug 27, 1862 Louis Pasteur tests pasterization Got milk? Aug 27, 1869 Henry John Heniz found the H.J. Heinz Company Aug 27, 1886 John Pernberton creates the Coca-Cola formula Aug 27, 1897 Jell-O is coined Aug 27, 1920 The prohibition era begins in the united states