Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Deane has announced a 'smashing' new venue to his portfolio.

Owner of Deanes at Queens, Deanes Meatlocker and mrDeanes, the Lisburn chef has been one of the most prominent figures in the local food and drink scene for over 30 years.

Taking to social media, he shared that he and business partner Karl Wilkinson will be opening a new joint venture in Ballyhackamore, specialising in smash burgers.

Although few details have been announced about the new food spot, a post on Instagram shows that work is getting underway at the former Squid Shack unit on the Upper Newtownards Road.

In a post, Michael Deane said:

"National Burger Day tomorrow so today is a good day to let you know about a new venture and concept!

Myself and Karl Wilkinson will open FLINK in Ballyhackamore on the east side. A fun smash burger concept serving the best of Irish beef, Deanes own wines, soft serve ice cream, great tunes and so much more".

It is the second venture to announce it is opening in Ballyhackamore this month after new owners were found for Flink's neighbour - the former Il Pirata restaurant.