Don't know where Matt's office pic was taken, but I agree with Churak's comment that the carpet is quite hideous. Looks like something some iHubber shot on safari.
As to Matt's fascination with MM Mary, she does appear to have a love/hate relationship with him. Have you seen this post? #msg-1107488
BTW, I kinda like Duke's. A bit touristy, but nice ambience.