I've been enjoying my Pake track bike for about nine months now. It's simple, rugged, quick, and didn't cost too much.
I see they're about to enter the hybrid space:
http://pakebikes.com/sneakpeek.html. As mentioned in other current threads, urban comfort/hybrid bikes are the happening market segment right now. It will be interesting to see what comes out in November.
P.S. I don't work for Pake, which I get the impression is one or a few people "associated" with Soma. But I do like their concept.