A look inside emerging casual-dining restaurant concept Matchbox

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Matchbox American Kitchen + Spirit, owned by Washington, D.C.-based matchboxfoodgroup, is striking a match between traditional casual dining and the modern bistro as it expands into Texas and Florida. Take a look inside the concept's latest restaurant in Dallas.

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The exterior of the new Matchbox in Dallas.

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The upper dining area in the Dallas restaurant

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Along with the brick pizza ovens in the kitchen, the bar serves as a focal point in the restaurant.

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Matchbox American Kitchen + Spirit founders, from left: Mark Neal, Drew Kim and Ty Neal

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Peter D’Amelio serves as chief operating officer.

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Matchbox’s signature matchboxes

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Matchbox signature sliders can be ordered in groups of three, six or nine.

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Matchbox’s popular tuna tartare in wonton taco shells.

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Matchbox has its own bottled house wine.

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