上星期按HOME·焙小日子（HOME BAKING DAY)創辦人/ 董事Leon Tsai安排，Rocky和我一同到他們位於灣仔合和商場6樓607-608號舖的灣仔店做回訪，並藉著這難得的機會親身深入了解這個經營模式的運作流程。 Leon不厭其煩的給我們詳述他萌生經營概念及過去10年來的發展經過，在台灣開設了五家、香港三家、新加坡一家和美國一家。他說在香港仍有擴展空間，我們很慶幸在香港的三家分店都是選用了iCHEF的POS 系統，希望可在未來的分店也可陪著他一直向前衝！ Last week, according to the arrangement made by HOME BAKING DAY founder and director Leon Tsai, Rocky and I visited their Wan Chai branch located at Shop 607–608, 6/F, Hopewell Centre. It was a great opportunity to personally revisit and gain a deeper understanding of how this unique business model operates in practice. Leon patiently and thoroughly explained how he first conceived his business concept and how it has developed over the past ten years—now with five branches in Taiwan, three in Hong Kong, one in Singapore, and one in the United States. He mentioned that there is still room for further expansion in Hong Kong. We are glad to know that all three Hong Kong branches have adopted the iCHEF POS system, and we hope to continue accompanying him as he pushes forward with future openings!

今天我們一行三人（Rocky、芯和我）往位於西環石塘咀皇后大道西539號和發大厦地下4-6號舖的TGIF咖啡店回訪。這餐廳最近續約繼續使用iCHEF系統。 這餐廳的合夥人共四位，其中兩位與我們詳談：樓面服務Spike和廚藝管理阿倫。Spike表達了對顧客及員工堅守充滿「生命」和「溫度」的服務態度。 很高興能品嚐到他們的咖啡及自家製肉桂捲，回味無窮！ Today, the three of us (Rocky, Sum, and I) revisited the TGIF café located at Shop 4-6, G/F, Wo Fat Building, 539 Queen's Road West, Shek Tong Tsui, Sai Wan. This restaurant has recently renewed its contract to continue using the iCHEF system. There are four partners in this restaurant, and we had an in-depth conversation with two of them: Spike, the floor service manager, and Alan, who manages the kitchen. Spike expressed his commitment to providing a service attitude filled with "life" and "warmth" for both customers and staff. We were delighted to taste their coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls, which were truly unforgettable!

今天Uncle David與同事阿芯一同回訪位於 中環威靈頓街112-114號新威大廈1樓102-103號舖的”Root Vegan”「本原純素」餐廳。店家Stephen幾個月前出席iCHEF與恒生銀行合辦的研討會，我承諾了會到他餐廳做回訪。 Stephen有另一合夥人，在外另有工作，很少來餐廳。他自己每週有四天在餐廳負責管理。我們除了與Stephen詳談外，還點了幾款素菜餐飲試試，結果喜出望外，還學習了醬料和食材使用什麼素料代替！ Today, Uncle David and his colleague Ah Sum revisited the "Root Vegan" restaurant located at Shop 102-103, 1/F, Sun Wise Building, 112-114 Wellington Street, Central. Stephen, the owner, attended a seminar organized by iCHEF and Hang Seng Bank a few months ago, and I promised to visit his restaurant. Stephen has another partner who works elsewhere and rarely comes to the restaurant. He manages the restaurant himself four days a week. In addition to having an in-depth conversation with Stephen, we ordered several vegan dishes to try. To our delight, we learned about the sauces and what ingredients can be used as substitutes in vegan cooking!

今天我們一行七人（包括King、傑、芯、Rachel、Uncle David、Walter和Rocky）去了回訪兩個星期前才開業的iCHEF新店家：位於北角英皇道483-497號東寶大厦地下B舖的”Viet House”「越南餐館」。 老闆是兩位年輕有為的合夥人鄧生與黃生，在店歡迎我們的是兼任大廚的黃生及非常客氣的服務團隊。享用美食後，黃生由廚房出來與我們打招呼、自我介紹及與我們交談，感覺很舒服！ Today, our group of seven (including King, Kit, Sum, Rachel, Uncle David, Walter, and Rocky) re-visited the newly opened iCHEF establishment, "Viet House," located at Shop B, G/F, Tung Po Building, 483-497 King's Road, North Point, just two weeks after its opening. The owners are two young and promising partners, Mr. Tang and Mr. Wong. We were greeted by Mr. Wong, who also serves as the chef, along with a very courteous service team. After enjoying the delicious food, Mr. Wong came out of the kitchen to greet us, introduce himself, and chat with us, creating a very pleasant atmosphere!

Walter精明地安排了今天到位於元朗鳳翔路5號偉發大厦地下17號舖的「思U廚房」回訪，目的是讓新加坡iCHEF來港考察的產品發展經理Crystal直接與店家Doris與Billy會談，了解運用iCHEF系統時遇到的問題。 我們一行四人（包括Crystal、Walter、Rocky和Uncle David）在店先後與兩位老闆面談，並認識了他們的三公子Sydney。店目前只開早餐及午餐，遲些會安排讓我們10人進來特別食一頓晚飯。 Walter smartly arranged today’s revisit to "CU Kitchen," located at Shop 17, G/F, Wai Fat Building, 5 Fung Cheung Road, Yuen Long. The purpose was to allow Crystal, the Product Manager from iCHEF’s Singapore office, to directly meet with the owners, Doris and Billy, and gain insight into the challenges faced when using the iCHEF system. Our group of four (including Crystal, Walter, Rocky, and Uncle David) held discussions with the two owners and also got to know their youngest son, Sydney. The restaurant currently operates only for breakfast and lunch, but plans are in place to arrange a special 10-person dinner for us in the near future.

今天Uncle David、芯、Rocky與King一同往位於堅尼地城厚和街38號持平大厦地下C-D號舖回訪兩週前才開業的泰國菜餐廳「泰廚」。老闆娘Khun Nok與丈夫Khun Anan 30多年前自泰國移居香港，當年已認識陳生，與他協作在香港仔開第一間泰國餐廳。 30多年後的今天，他們仍是好友，為這個新項目再一同出力，兩夫婦的兩個兒子已長大成人，並已成家立室，全家協力務求達到佳績。僅此祝願他們成功 ！ 今天有幸等品嚐幾款平凡泰菜，經大廚們烹調成為絕不平凡的口味！ Today, Uncle David, Sum, Rocky, and King visited the newly opened Thai restaurant "Krua Thai” at Shop C-D, G/F, Chi Ping Building, 38 Ho Wo Street, Kennedy Town, just two weeks after its opening. The owner, Khun Nok, and her husband, Khun Anan, moved to Hong Kong from Thailand over 30 years ago. Back then, they already knew Mr. Chan and collaborated to open the first Thai restaurant in Aberdeen. More than 30 years later, they are still close friends, working together on this new venture. Their two sons have grown up, started families of their own, and the whole family is united in striving for success. We wish them all the best! Today, we were fortunate to sample several ordinary Thai dishes, which the chefs transformed into extraordinary flavors!

昨天我與Rachel二人同行往佐敦一帶回訪店家，其中位於彌敦道204-206號遠東發展大厦閣樓的LOFT KAFE 咖啡便餐店獨特之處是有貓咪駐場及與三間供租用的活動室連接。Yesterday, Rachel and I visited iCHEF users in the Jordan area, including LOFT KAFE Coffee & Eatery, located on the Mezzanine Level of Far East Consortium Building at 204-206 Nathan Road. What makes this café unique is its resident cats and its connection to three event rooms available for rent. 店主Yen有事不在場，就安排了兩位員工Queenie及阿儀招待我們。我們各自點了去濕香茅茶，熱騰騰發出香茅味，彷如去了泰國水療，加上觀察貓咪自由自在地在店裡活動，令我們感到放鬆！Since the owner, Yen, was unavailable, she arranged for two employees, Queenie and Ah Yi, to host us. We each ordered lemongrass tea, which was served piping hot and emitted a delightful lemongrass aroma, reminiscent of a Thai spa. Watching the cats move freely around the café added to our sense of relaxation!

昨天我們一行四人（Walter、芯、Rocky同Uncle David）結伴前往位於淺水灣海灘道28號The Pulse商場205舖的 soho bánh mì 分店回訪。這是兩位老闆Diana 與Farah選用iCHEF點餐系統的第二家分店，第一間在中環中心。 Diana與Farah兩位越籍女士在外地生活很多年，後來移居香港。兩位對在香港發展具有雄心壯志，認為iCHEF系統適合他們，我們會提供優越計劃讓他們方便地引入將開業的其他分店。 Yesterday, a group of four of us (Walter, Sum, Rocky, and Uncle David) visited the Soho Bánh Mì branch located at Shop 205, The Pulse Mall, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay. This is the second branch where owners Diana and Farah have chosen to use the iCHEF ordering system, with the first being at The Center. Co-owners Diana and Farah, both Vietnamese women, have lived abroad for many years before relocating to Hong Kong. They are ambitious about developing their business in Hong Kong and believe that the iCHEF system is well-suited to their needs. We will provide them with a special package to help them seamlessly implement iCHEF in their upcoming branches.

今天阿傑與Uncle David結伴往位於筲箕灣東大街港鐵站出口小路的「低調高手大街小食」分店去回訪負責人Michael，發覺店名真是改得名乎其實。 低調之處是餐單非常簡單，只提供雞蛋仔與格仔餅，高手在於烹飪技巧、品質監控及營運管理，足以維持他們可觀的生意。這已是他們同類型食肆的第三家分店，令人讚賞！ Today, Jie and Uncle David visited the branch of "Master Low-key Food Shop," located on a small lane near the MTR exit at Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, to meet with the person in charge, Michael. They found that the shop's name truly lives up to its reputation. The "low-key" aspect lies in its very simple menu, offering only egg puffs and waffles. The "master" part is reflected in their excellent cooking techniques, quality control, and operational management, which are enough to sustain their impressive business. This is already their third branch of the same type of eatery —truly admirable!

柴門西餐廳其中一位負責人細Keith出席了3月11日iCHEF與恒生銀行合辦的研討會，主動地邀請我們到店回訪，協助他解決一些iCHEF系統的問題，難得的主動與我們溝通。 今天我們四人（包括Rocky、Walter、芯與Uncle David）一同去位於柴灣利眾街24號東貿廣場6樓的柴門西餐廳回訪大Keith及細Keith，為他們調教了系統，加強推廣能力，並留下試食他們名菜。我們相處時間輕鬆愉快，加強了雙方未來的溝通渠道。 One of the managers of CmOn Western Restaurant, Little Keith, attended the seminar co-hosted by iCHEF and Hang Seng Bank on March 11. He proactively invited us to revisit the restaurant to help resolve some issues with the iCHEF system, marking a rare opportunity for active communication with us. Today, the four of us (including Rocky, Walter, Sum and Uncle David) visited CmOn， located on the 6th floor of E-Trade Plaza, 24 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan, to meet with Big Keith and Little Keith. We helped them fine-tune their system to enhance promotional capabilities and stayed to sample their signature dishes. The time we spent together was relaxing and enjoyable, strengthening future communication channels between both parties.