A few weeks ago I checked out a relatively new restaurant/bar called Blue Ribbon Downing Street Bar (long name, but there are a bunch of other "Blue Ribbon" restaurants around the city so the more specific each name is, the better). It's a tiny place, with a large selection of wines and small plates that are perfect for sharing. Now, a lot of wine bars have pretty minimal food -- maybe some plates of charcuterie, cheeses and olives -- but Blue Ribbon Bar has a full menu of really tasty, unusual bites. Some standouts include the "egg shooters" (hard-boiled eggs split in half and garnished with various toppings; basically, a re-invention of the deviled egg) and the pickled beef tongue toast (their "toasts" are open-faced sandwiches topped with delicious, unique things). Another amazingly addictive toast on their menu is also amazingly simple to make yourself, in your very own kitchen. Don't believe me? Well, here's the recipe for Blue Ribbon's cheese and honey toast:

Manchego Cheese and Mexican Honey Toast