Not to be repetitive, but given your price range I think you should at least take a peek at the 2011 Raleigh Misceo - $500, disc brakes, components similar to the Quick you mentioned, and it's got "that look."
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/hybr...rid/misceo-11/

I fell in love with the look and wanted to love it, but the geometry was not right for my body. So sad.