if i had a choice i'd go with vanilla, he's local to me haha.

but check out Hufnagel his stuff is amazing and looks even better in person, the white with black lettering is a friends of mine. it's amazing.
http://www.hufnagelcycles.com/bicycles.php

you might want to check out ira ryan also. he built my buddy's bike for the track and it's one amazing piece it's the black and white one under fixed gear and track photos.
http://www.iraryancycles.com/

check out broakland also. i'm planning on getting one of them their wait is only about 6 weeks out.

someone else mentioned ahearne good bikes also.