UAE, Nov. 11 -- What started out as a place for superb baked goods in New York transformed quickly as word spread that chef-husband Neil Kleinberg and his wife DeDe Lahman were churning out wholesome, yet delicious meals. Clinton Street Baking Company in Dubai invited us to experience their signature dishes; here's how it went.

We sat in a booth indoors, but there is ample seating outside in this large, but cozy eatery. We ordered crispy potato skins loaded with cheese and beef bacon and served with a delectable dipping sauce made of jalapeno and sour cream. The roasted pumpkin soup was another starter we tucked into, served with sourdough bread which was really satisfying.

Our mains were some signature classics-I tried the buttermilk c...