02/25/08

DTUT is now trendy wine/coffee bar...make your own chai

by utlcp

DTUT is no longer the DTUT you once knew. It's now called Cafe Notte. I came to my old neighborhood on the Upper East Side expecting to walk inside DTUT and find the same Bohemian crowd, but it's now a wine/coffee bar. The decor is the same dark red/brown scheme as before, but there's an air of sophistication to the place now, as opposed to the casual intellectual vibe that dominated the old DTUT. It's a nice place to check out...just don't expect the same old alternative coffee shop you once knew.

• Pros: nice ambience, friendly service
• Cons: not as grungy/hip as DTUT used to be

09/25/07

DTUT revival?

by aj2891

DTUT shut down in June. But on my street I'm seeing signs that "DTUT Enterprises is applying for a wine license" and will have a public meeting in October. Anyone hear of anything?

06/21/07

Eclectic and relaxing

by nyc232w24

DT-UT is such a pink elephant in comparison to Starbucks and all other generic coffee joint/wireless internet shops that I had to ackowledge it and sing its praise. The rice crispie treats are nothing short of phenomenal and the coffee is delicious as well. If you decide to relax and check your e-mails or catch up on a good book here make sure you do so early evening (or mid afternoon if your schedule so inclines) to beat the crowds that form, especially on weekends. Although some of the couches have seen their day ... years ago ... many are quite comfortable. The eclectic chandeliers and artwork, as well as the friendly staff make it a pleasant alternative to the traditional and stuffy starbucks on your nearest corner.