As the Restaurant Chef of Trademark Drink and Eat, Chef Matthew Miller brings a creative culinary hand and menu of savory American fare to the hotspot for libation lovers and culinary connoisseurs. A native of York, England, Chef Miller draws from his British roots and love for classic American cuisine to fuse a bit of British charm into creative American dishes. Chef Miller's dishes are built upon a solid kitchen foundation steeped in classic cooking, layered with levels of innovation and at Trademark, Chef brings this modern edge to craft a truly one of a kind menu in Alexandria's Carlyle district.

Corey has been with Aimbridge Hospitality for just over three years now, having worked in a few different capacities, currently as General Manager of Trademark Drink & Eat. A native of Houston, Texas, Corey began in hospitality after moving to Austin in 2013 where he started as a Restaurant Supervisor. Corey has worked in everything from resorts to business hotels, stand-alone restaurants to high-volume hotel restaurants, even managing four different restaurants at one resort property. Corey brings extensive knowledge in improving training programs, designing new beverage menus, and restaurant & bar marketing.

 

"The hotel and restaurant industry has provided me the thrill of a lifetime each and every day. This industry is ever-evolving and presenting its cohorts with a new and inspiring challenge frequently. My favorite thing about my job is the simple fact that every day is something different and something different to focus my talents and skills on. I enjoy taking those challenges and turning them in to welcoming and exceptional experiences for every guest that walks through the doors of my restaurant. Each experience is independent and valuable in its own way."

Heather Graser started her career in restaurants as a hostess in high school, where she developed an interest in pursuing hospitality. She quickly moved up through the industry in Northern Virginia, joining the Trademark team in 2011. While also having a dream to travel, Heather moved to the US Virgin Islands for 16 months where she bartended and learned new "styles," working with tropical ingredients. After moving back to NOVA & getting acclimated from "island time," Heather found her roots right back at Trademark where she became the lead mixologist. Heather's cocktail, "Yule Tide Fog" won 2nd place in a company-wide holiday craft cocktail contest in 2018. Heather's passion for the industry keeps her motivated to try new things and to create the next best cocktail!