Our Story
We are proud to be a part of the Newport Restaurant Group family.
Celebrations are in our DNA. Whether one-of-a-kind weddings or the countless everyday moments we make special in our restaurants, we have long prided ourselves in providing unparalleled experiences for our guests.
Our Wooden Pin team is a culmination of the area’s top pastry talent, whose collective expertise and innovation deliver our guests unforgettable moments.
As a 100% employee-owned company, we are set apart by our collection of team members who truly bring their best every day.
Chef Kelly Fernandes is an accomplished culinary professional and educator who bridges the worlds of high-end pastry arts and food sustainability. A Rhode Island native, her career began in some of Boston’s most notable kitchens including Sycamore, Menton, and Bergamot. Prior to Wooden Pin she also served as Executive Chef/Executive Pastry Chef at Allium Market & Café, and Executive Chef at the historic Hay Harbor Club on Fishers Island.
As a dedicated educator, Kelly has taught full-time and adjunct courses at Johnson & Wales University since 2020. Fusing her practical skills with deep academic insight, she also teaches graduate-level sustainability courses that explore food through cultural, anthropological, and environmental lenses.
Chef Fernandes holds a bachelor’s degree in Baking & Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University and a master’s degree in Gastronomy from Boston University, specializing in food policy and sustainability.
Kelly Fernandes
Executive Pastry Chef