Magnificent Morsels Kitchen, the Cincinnati catering outfit led by Chef Crystal Marie Render, has finally planted roots in Clifton, turning the long-vacant former Corinthian building on Jefferson Avenue into its first brick-and-mortar home. The corner space has been revived as a full-service dining room with a dedicated commercial kitchen, and the team is currently in a soft-opening phase with a limited menu. For Render, who built her business through catering gigs and shared-kitchen rentals, the new storefront doubles as a permanent hub for larger contracts and walk-up service.
From Commissary to Jefferson Avenue
According to WKRC Local 12, Render purchased the Jefferson Avenue property in April 2024 and called the restoration "truly been a labor of love." The Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the sale and detailed plans to transform the former Corinthian into a restaurant, bar and commissary kitchen. Magnificent Morsels' website charts the company’s rise from a catering-only operation into an award-winning regional supplier that feeds arts organizations, corporations and community programs.
Menu, Address and Ordering
The food skews Southern comfort. The restaurant’s online ordering page highlights signature Shrimp & Grits and a Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, with fried fish, baked mac and desserts rounding things out. The Toast page lists the address as 3253 Jefferson Avenue, shows current pickup hours and handles online orders. Staff say service and hours will roll out in stages as the team settles into the new space.
Soft Opening Schedule and Growth Plans
WKRC Local 12 reports that the soft opening schedule runs Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in February, with plans to expand to Wednesday through Saturday in March as staff and service scale up. WCPO previously profiled Render’s business, noting how an "Earn Your Stripes" partnership and time in shared kitchens such as Findlay Kitchen helped push Magnificent Morsels toward a permanent space. With the Jefferson Avenue location online, the company expects to take on larger corporate and community contracts while also offering regular dining options in Clifton.
Neighborhood Impact
The former Corinthian restaurant closed after the building was sold, and its conversion into Magnificent Morsels brings an empty storefront back into circulation along Jefferson Avenue, according to CityBeat. Early neighborhood reaction has been relatively low-key during the soft opening, but the new restaurant is part of a wider push by independent operators to revive commercial corridors across the city. Owners say they plan to expand hours, events and catering capacity as demand grows, while keeping online ordering available through the restaurant’s ordering page.
