Gino D'Acampo was spreading the love at his Newcastle restaurant this week during a two-day visit ahead of Valentine's Day.
On Wednesday, the chef-restaurateur was all set to host the first of two special events at his Gino D'Acampo restaurant at INNSiDE hotel on the quayside, including a book signing and meal for fans.
Both that and a similar event to follow this Thursday had proved fast sell-outs and Gino was poised for action: "I'll meet people at their tables, do a book signing and kiss a hell of a lot!"