Paula McIntyre, author, TV presenter, and one of Northern Ireland's leading chefs is joining us this year at Dine at the Dock, Friday 1 September and Tide and Turf Portavogie on Saturday 2 September.
Read more about Paula here.
On Friday evening (1 September) Paula will host a unique evening showcasing the finest local produce with a four-course tasting menu curated by Paula, in partnership with the team at the local South Eastern Regional College (SERC). Find out more here.
Then on Saturday 2 September, Tide and Turf Portavogie, a free family event showcases the food produced around the harbour and surrounding farmland with a focus on seafood and beef. Find out more here.
Both events are part of Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down. View the full programme, here.
At Dine at the Dock, diners will receive a Welcome drink, Portavogie Sunset.
Paula's McIntyre Gin Cocktail with Plum and Meadowsweet.
Watch the video below and try at home.
For more information on safe alcohol consumption, visit the Drink Aware website.