Kingston-based chefs Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau, popularly known as the Rousseau Sisters, are the new culinary directors of Rockhouse Restaurant, a leading fine-dining destination in Negril.

Their new culinary programme officially launches the first week of June 2026, introducing a brand new menu and a refreshed identity for Rockhouse Restaurant—distinctly Caribbean with Mediterranean influences—while honoring its rebellious spirit and legacy, according to the restaurant in a press release.

A launch event is planned for the weekend of June 5 – 6, part of the Rockhouse Foundation’s Coastal Culinary Weekend at Rockhouse Hotel at Skylark Negril Beach Resort in Negril.

The two-day event brings together the Rousseau Sisters, Miss Lily’s culinary director and cookbook author Andre Fowles, and MICHELIN Young Chef Award recipient India Doris, for an immersive weekend of dinner parties, local tours, and conversations celebrating Jamaican cuisine and culture.

The Rousseau Sisters will work alongside Rockhouse Restaurant’s executive chef, Jermaine “Bagga” Forrester, and his team.

The Rousseau Sisters are renowned for preserving the stories and culture of Jamaica through the island’s foodways and historic venues. They have established themselves as leading authorities on Caribbean cuisine and heritage, with beloved dining concepts including Two Sisters Jamaica and their former restaurant, Summerhouse, both in St Ann.

According to the release, working alongside Rockhouse Restaurant’s executive chef, Jermaine “Bagga” Forrester, and his team, the Sisters will bring their signature elevated yet approachable style, highlighting the elements that define Jamaican cuisine: spices, smoke, and local ingredients, reimagined in fresh and exciting ways.