About Us
Established in 2002, Latin Concepts is a company dedicated to the realization of Latin inspired creative concepts for businesses and is the idea hub for all businesses ventures, restaurants, and creations under Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld signature. Each Latin Concepts affiliated company is designed under his creative direction and brought to life by his innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
MAURICIO FRAGA-ROSENFELD
Restaurant developer and nightlife impresario Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld is known as one of DC's most successful local entrepreneurs. As the Chief Creative and Chief Executive of Latin Concepts Mauricio is continuously developing new business ventures that embrace his signature formula of blending cultural nuances with urban living. Over the short span of thirteen years Mauricio has single handedly assembled, designed, financed, built, staffed and operated more twelve different locations and created his company Latin Concepts.
Always a visionary Mauricio has introduced Washingtonians to Latin American flavors, music and culture and has done it in his own unique way by combining traditional elements with modern design and urban flair. Mauricio has made an art form of creating spaces that embrace Latin American culture, celebrate the diversity of the region and introduce new interpretations of authentic Latin cuisine. Each and every one of his locations is a personal undertaking. A Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld restaurant lounge is more than just food and drinks it is a Latin Concept that Mauricio has specifically designed to deliver his vision of casual dining and entertainment that brings people together and followers to his new locations.
In 1995, along with a partner, Mauricio opened Ozio Cigar & Martini Lounge, preempting what would ultimately become a national craze-the cigar bar. Two years later, Mauricio left Ozio to open Chi-Cha Lounge, and immediately caused a stir by introducing "Arguileh," also known as a hookah, inviting patrons to experience the exotic ritual of smoking flavored tobacco through this traditional water pipe.
Drawing upon his Ecuadorian roots and foreseeing the rising interest in Latin American culture, Mauricio has been at the forefront of the popularization of Latino cuisine in the United States, introducing his cozy yet chic nightspots with Latino flair to the Washington metropolitan area. According to The Washington Post, Mauricio is teaching "Washingtonians to socialize with sophistication...." Read more...
Belly Hop
Belly Hop is the fusion between Belly Dance music elements from all over the world with main stream radio friendly Hip Hop. The idea of Belly Hop was started in 1999 by world renowned producer Louie Kouncar (King L). Louie has been producing fusion music since the mid 90s and his albums reached over 50 million fans world wide. In 1999, Louie produced the first belly hop track “Move your Belly," a huge club hit and it is still being licensed and played in many parts of the world.
Today, Louie and business partner Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld have started Belly Hop Inc. which will lead the way into developing and marketing Belly Hop as a movement not only to include Belly Hop music, but also to include a clothing line, fitness and much more