The Star Room demands adjectives like airy, chic, light, sleek and sophisticated.
Kssour, the 16th-century sister property of the more restrained countryside Kasbah Agafay and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is decidedly retro, with decor reminiscent of '60s hippie chic: light fixtures of stars and hanging beads, flower-patterned velvet lining the bookshelves.
It also brings a touch of Milan chic, with lighting that's art-gallery bright.
Cedar beams, brick walls, and exposed ductwork contrast with a modern polish of amenities such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and chic track lighting.
Other artists nominated include Bad Brains, Chic, Electric Light Orchestra, J Geils Band, Jane's Addiction, Joe Tex, Journey, Kraftwerk, MC5, the Cars, and the Zombies.
P. D. Martin: Chick lacking style etc. possibly contributing to edition of Heat? (anag. less chic, & lit).. T. J. Moorey: Job for which Rook's no longer first in the running((r)acket in anag., & lit.; ref. Jean R., former 'first lady of Fleet Street').
Six floors above Astor Place, on the fringe of the East Village, this institution billed itself as an "Urban Writers Colony in Manhattan". The Room sprawls across a giant loft space in a renovated factory warehouse, where some 40 writing booths are available for use, at different times, by the 200 or so "residents". Apart from the chic modern light fittings, the decor is sparse and businesslike.
This chic, petite lighter, available in black nickel, gold or silver, measures at three inches long with a cotton wick that's compatible with Zippo or Zippo-style fluid.
Her chic bob, light brows and smudged eyeliner fit right in today.
The restaurant and communal spaces are chic, chilled and light, with wooden floors, vintage furniture and a library.
