Josh Tilden represents a rare professional blend: an intense curiosity driving him to understand and innovate operational systems, and a knack for mentoring and inspiring those with whom he works with. His innovative and creative energy are tempered by a thorough understanding of the risks and realities of the hospitality space. Underscore Hospitality concepted and opened the critically acclaimed restaurants Pacific Standard Time and The Laurel Room in partnership with One Off Hospitality and has now independently opened the award-winning Maxwells Trading in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor of Chicago. He does food and beverage service consulting through Ripe Fruit, specializing in concept development, menu development, operational analysis and management, hospitality management coaching, and more.