Mill Creek Announces Initial Retail Tenants at Modera Falls Church

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Feb 04, 2025, 07:15 ET

Tatte Bakery & Café and MyHome Thai Bistro to Join Contemporary Mixed-Use Community

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the upcoming additions of two retailers to Modera Falls Church, a contemporary mixed-use apartment community located in the heart of Falls Church approximately 10 miles west of Washington, D.C.

The community, which sits adjacent to Mill Creek's mixed-use lifestyle center Founders Row, has signed leases with Tatte Bakery & Café and MyHome Thai Bistro. Tatte Bakery & Café draws from Mediterranean and European culinary influences to offer pastries, a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, as well as craft coffees and drinks. MyHome Thai Bistro offers carefully crafted fusion and authentic Thai dishes with frequent new additions to the menu.

"We're constantly aiming to combine our residential communities with best-in-class retail operators, and we believe Tatte Bakery & Café and MyHome Thai Bistro will elevate Modera Falls Church for both our residents and the City of Falls Church," said Joe Muffler, senior managing director of development for Mill Creek Residential. "We're eager to welcome these two as our initial retailers to Modera Falls Church and are confident they will match or surpass the high standards we've established across the street at Founders Row."

Founded in Boston, Tatte is a favorite destination for food enthusiasts seeking high-quality pastries, barista-crafted beverages, seasonal sandwiches, salads and dishes. Tatte is also renowned for creating inviting spaces where guests can relax and neighborhoods can connect. Today, Tatte has multiple locations spanning the Greater Boston, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. areas.

"We are excited to bring Tatte's distinctive offerings to Falls Church and look forward to extending our warm and welcoming atmosphere to the city," said Shawn Utke, chief executive officer for Tatte. "We're thrilled to become part of the vibrant community at Modera Falls Church."

MyHome Thai Bistro, owned and operated by Anuchit Suthus-na-Ayuttaya and Katie Choi, has built a robust and loyal following at its two additional locations, both in Virginia. The restaurant aims to cultivate an atmosphere for all who choose to dine at the location while providing high-level service and a wide variety of menu offerings.

"While our fresh menu and experienced chefs will create a memorable experience, our impeccable service levels will be our true differentiator," said Katie Choi, co-owner of MyHome Thai Bistro. "We will strive not to be just another dining option within Falls Church but a destination of choice."

Modera Falls Church sits at the intersection of West Broad and North West Streets and features 280 studio, one- and two-bedroom homes, along with ground-floor retail. It is Mill Creek's second community within the City of Falls Church, building off of the momentum created at Founders Row, which features an additional 394 apartments and award-winning restaurants. Founders Row also features the City's first modern movie theater, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025.

A new coworking space, managed by a third-party provider, will also be available to the public on a membership basis. Designed to offer a flexible and modern workspace, this addition enhances communities by providing residents and local professionals with a convenient, amenity-rich environment for work and collaboration.

Mill Creek Residential began preleasing at Modera Falls Church earlier last week. Click here to view available homes.

About Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC is a national rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, and operating rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. The national company, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, proactively develops, acquires, constructs, and operates communities through its seasoned team of real estate professionals in offices across the United States. Mill Creek is building its portfolio in many of the nation's most desirable markets in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Florida, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of September 30, 2024, the company's portfolio comprises 144 communities representing over 41,000 rental homes operating and/or under construction. For more information, please visit MillCreekPlaces.com.