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The Province, Friday, January 30, 2004

Sangria camp
Byline: Kerry Moore
Column: Cocktail of the Week
Campoverde is a 300-member social club located in the heart of Kitsilano. Romantic interiors of gilded gold, red velvet and soft candlelight support a meeting place where the only rule is -- you have to socialize. Hosts help break the ice and make the introductions. Monthly events are organized and people decide to join -- or not -- after two "testing" visits. Info: www.campoverde.ca or 604-734-1660. Get in the mood with its great social mixer, sangria.

FERNANDO'S SANGRIA
Fill a one-litre jug with with one quarter vodka, one quarter red wine, one quarter Sprite and one quarter chopped fresh fruit and ice. Add a splash of grenadine and chill.
Strain into a wine glass or tumbler. Add a little ice and float chopped fruit on top for decoration.
Suggested appetizer: Grilled Sundried Tomato and Three Cheese Quesadilla.
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The Province, May 25, 2003

Top Ten Hangouts in Vancouver
Raising the Bar by Stuart Derdyn and Susie Wall 
Campoverde
1660 Cypress 604-734-1660
www.campoverde.ca
Hot Night:
Potentially every night.  If the house dating service ($200 membership/$20 per month maintenance) delivers.
The Drink:
Wine bars equal wine.  It goes well with getting-to-know-you chatting.
The Look:
Even though this singles social club prides itself on a no-pressure ambience, like it or not, Campoverde is still a dress-to-impress situation.  And while we're not talking about women showing up in Bachelor-roses-ceremony decolletage and pick-me! hemlines, this hangout serves up an ample dose of what we call foolproof chic: sexy separates like liquid satin blouses and pencil skirts, conversation-piece accessories and always a mirrored compact on standby. Note: avoid the chocolate kiss martini if you're wearing a white pantsuit royale.
Celebrity Sighting:
Discretion is the rule here.

The Province, April 17, 2003

"Social Club Latest Singles Sensation"
Jeani Read
Huge audiences for shows such as The Bachelor, Bachel