昨天約了Rachel一同去位於佐敦彌敦道204至206號遠東發展大厦閣樓的LOFT KAFE咖啡便餐店回訪。還記得幾個月前Rocky和我曾到連接這店的活動室聽講座，講座後認識了老闆娘Yen，並知道她有好友與Rocky是商會的會友，傾談中Rocky成功地推介了iCHEF點餐系統給她，兩天後LOFT就加入了iCHEF行列。印象中店裡養了幾隻可愛的貓咪，所以我一到店就嚷著要向牠們問好，但知道正是午睡時間，決定暫時不打擾牠們。後來才知道Yen原有事要一星期後才會到店，和她通電話後就轉移目標與她的兩位員工傾談。
Yesterday, I arranged to go with Rachel to LOFT KAFE, located on the Mezzanine Level of Far East Consortium Building at 204-206 Nathan Road, Jordan. I remember that a few months ago, Rocky and I attended a seminar in the event room connected to this café. After the seminar, we met the owner, Yen, and learned that she has a friend who is a member of the same business association as Rocky. During our conversation, Rocky successfully recommended the iCHEF ordering system to her, and two days later, LOFT joined the iCHEF family. I recalled that the café had a few adorable cats, so as soon as I arrived, I exclaimed that I wanted to greet them. However, knowing it was their nap time, I decided not to disturb them. Later, I found out that Yen had other commitments and wouldn’t be in the café for another week, so after a phone call with her, I shifted my focus to talking with her two employees.
接過咖啡店的餐牌後，Rachel和我各點了一杯去濕香茅茶，熱騰騰的送上，打開杯蓋就散發著清香撲鼻的香茅味，頓時提醒我在泰國水療按摩時的舒適放鬆。我不忘向Rachel講述在他們活動室聽講座的經歷，另方面就向員工Queenie及阿儀查詢有關租用作活動的細節安排，才知道他們可提供小食及飲品給來賓享用，即使餐牌內的食品全是素食，活動中提供的小食就素雜兼併。其實全素餐牌上的食品已經很豐富，好想有機會再來回訪，試食他們說最受歡迎的素漢堡扒及素泰式肉碎炒飯。iCHEF客戶中有好幾家是專營素食的，很用心烹調素菜，菜式美味可口，我們雖然不是素食者，每次去拜訪時都很享受品嚐他們的烹飪成果。After receiving the café’s menu, Rachel and I each ordered a cup of lemongrass tea. It was served piping hot, and as I opened the cup lid, the fresh aroma of lemongrass wafted up, instantly reminding me of the comfort and relaxation during my spa massages in Thailand. I shared my experience of attending the seminar in their event room with Rachel, and at the same time, I inquired with the employees, Queenie and Ah Yi, about the details of renting the space for events. I learned that they can provide assorted snacks and drinks for event guests, even though the menu features only vegetarian items; the snacks offered during events include a mix of vegetarian and meat options. The all-vegetarian menu is already quite appetizing, and I hope to revisit to try their most popular vegetarian burger and vegetarian minced Thai-style fried rice. Several iCHEF clients specialize in vegetarian cuisine and put great effort into preparing delicious vegetarian dishes. Although we are not vegetarians, we always enjoy tasting their culinary creations during our visits.
午睡時間一過，貓咪們逐一醒來，跳出睡籃或住籠，在地上伸懶腰及用舌頭舔腳部的毛，動作很自然很有趣，間中又會輕聲的叫以吸引大家注意，好像在告訴我們這餐廳是牠們的地域，可自由做自己喜歡的事！見牠們這麼自由自在，我同Rachel也要求Queenie帶領我們自由地去參觀三間活動室及拍些照片，看看地點是否適合舉辦餐廳客戶交流會。
Once the nap time ended, the cats gradually woke up, jumping out of their sleeping baskets or cages, stretching on the floor, and licking their paws. Their movements were natural and amusing. Occasionally, they would softly meow to attract everyone’s attention, as if to tell us that this restaurant is their territory, allowing them to be themselves! Whilst the cats were so free and relaxing, Rachel and I asked Queenie to lead us on a free tour of the three event rooms and take some photos to see if the location was suitable for hosting a client exchange meeting.
這次回訪對店的員工與活動場地的認識提升了，希望下次再來時有機會進一步了解Yen對iCHEF系統的意見及怎樣安排在活動室舉辦店家交流活動。
This revisit enhanced our understanding of the staff on duty and the event space. I hope that in our next visit we will have the opportunity to further understand Yen’s thoughts on the iCHEF system and how to arrange vendor exchange events in the event rooms.
