The name Kann ( cane in Haitian Creole) is a tribute to one of Chef Gregory’s favorite childhood memories in Haiti, where he'd listen for sugar cane vendors to come by with wheelbarrows overflowing with the freshly-harvested snack. Kann, celebrity chef Gregory Gourdet’s wood-fired Haitian restaurant, opened in August after years of anticipation in Portland and beyond. The name Kann (“cane” in Haitian Creole) pays homage to Chef Gregory’s childhood memory of listening for sugar-cane vendors rolling wheelbarrows overflowing with freshly harvested cane. His blend of culinary experience and operational leadership led him to his role as Sous Chef at Kann, where he was energized by the opportunity to cook Haitian and Caribbean cuisine in the Pacific Northwest. kann is dedicated to the pursuit of sustainability, from sourcing and environmental impact to team quality of life. We honor the food and culture of the menu and serve it with passion and respect.… Kann is a Haitian restaurant in Portland, OR. Through our food, we honor Haitian culture and history and celebrate the country’s rich contributions to the world. Haitian cuisine meets Pacific Northwest bounty at Kann, a live-fire restaurant from James Beard Award Winning chef Gregory Gourdet. Kann now ships our signature dishes nationwide on Goldbelly, straight from Portland to your door. Kann Enterprises is your trusted managed labor partner, delivering skilled material handlers and warehouse personnel to distribution centers and cross-dock facilities nationwide. Kann is a Haitian restaurant by Gregory Gourdet in Portland, Oregon, United States. [1][2] Kann is a live-fire dinner house from celebrated chef, best-selling author, and television personality Gregory Gourdet that marries Haitian cuisine with the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.