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Ended up in Carnegie randomly after a job up the street. Due to the rainy, dismal land scape, my goal was to find a spot in which to kill two hours and get an afternoon drink on (read "dismal" above, which was mirroring my mood today). Durans came on like a beacon in the darkness, inviting me in.
The decor is clean and modern-ish, which was surprising from the outside. Lotsa flat screen TVs with sport stuff playin'. The front area, which consists of the bar and dark wood bistro tables, is pro-smoking, but the back area (dining area proper), is sans smoke. Since I was a lone diner an there was just one smoking fella at the bar, it seemed much less depressing to just deal with the smoke and sit in the window.
The food is pretty typical, old school 'burgh bar food. Ordered the Chicken Salad with the fries, cheese, etc with the homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect, simple and expected. The waitress was very friendly and personable- very nice gal and made me feel super comfortable.
I wouldn't make Duran's a destination spot, but would def return if ever in this neck of the woods again.
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