Artichokes at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel
Fava beans in spicy sauce, greenbeans and tomatoes at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel
Banana peel casserole at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel

  • Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Azorean teahouse set at a historic thermal bathhouse. Uses local spring water for tea and sources mainly local ingredients from the Azores for dishes. Offers a private vegan tasting menu by reservation that includes dishes such as figs, garlic, olives, local teas, artichokes cooked in geothermal heat, bean hummus, garlic green beans, banana peel curry casserole and taro dessert.

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1 Review

First Review by klstuart

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klstuart

Points +1375

Vegan
17 Sep 2024

Very special experience

Surrounded by the Geothermal springs, steam rising from the ground in the distance this former bathhouse in Furnas makes a quaint yet dramatic setting for a special taste of local produce. They serve only one group at a time, so the service is very personalized. The tea experience is unique (involving some very interesting effects of using the spring water straight from the ground).

As tasting menus and special experiences go compared to US prices, it was not expensive. Compared to a regular restaurant in the Azores it was pricey. Worth it to us for the experience, education, and care given to the meal, as well as one of the few all-vegan meals on the island. You will absolutely need to arrange this in advance, probably as soon as you buy your plane tickets.

Pros: Beautiful setting, Friendly hosts, Fresh local produce

Chalet da Tia Merces at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel

Bean hummus with local vegetables at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel

Tea tasting at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel

Banana peel casserole at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel

Fava beans in spicy sauce, greenbeans and tomatoes at Azores Essentials Lda at Chalet da Tia Mercês in Sao Miguel +4

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