East Dallas has a new kid on the block — and it’s a feast for all the senses. Birdie’s Eastside is the culinary brainchild of restaurateur Jon Alexis, who saw serious potential in the former site of a Luby’s that had been serving up cafeteria-style food for three decades. The newly opened restaurant is also the product of visionary genius Hatsumi Kuzuu, an East Dallas-based designer who envisioned a “cosmic country” look that takes inspiration from Texas history and Marfa along with the “funky uniqueness” of the neighborhood. The boho vibes are impeccable, and so is the bold palette. But what delights us the most is seeing Riad Tile on the design menu — and being featured in a Texas Monthly article about this exciting new dining destination.