1. By Paul Hunter Zaid
Often it’s easy for one to stay within
their own county seat, but in the time
of winter and snow look no further
than Renville county just north of Red-
wood Falls. I was born in the "Corn
Capital of the World," a title which was
given to Olivia in 1973 by the Min-
nesota Senate. Olivia is well known for
its 50-foot corn monument in the
shape of an ear of corn.
A dining staple in Olivia is Max’s Grill
located on the west side of town on
Highway 212. Max’s Grill offers a ca-
sual, friendly atmosphere with a
unique menu and a wide variety of food
including specialty pizzas and kids
meals. Serving appetizers, soups & sal-
ads, entrees, hand tossed pasta, spe-
cialty sandwiches, burgers, baskets and
beverages. Local favorites include the
Walleye Sandwich, Garlic Chicken
Quesadillas, and Wild Rice and Ham
Soup.
Max’s has a full service bar complete
with pool tables, touch tunes jukebox,
and your favorite sporting event on one
of their seven TV’s.
Max’s Grill also has banquet, event and
meeting facilities for up to 250 people.
There are three separate rooms that
have the ability to seat 15-250 people.
Max's is fully equipped to meet your
banquet needs including wireless high
speed Internet.
Connected to Max's is The Sheep
Shedde Inn - a two story hotel with 32
rooms, including 2 whirlpool suites,
with large desks and ergonomic chairs.
Complimentary high-speed Internet
access is available in all rooms. An in-
room hospitality center provides a mi-
crowave and refrigerator.
Complimentary continental breakfast
and lounge provide convenience to its
guests.
Max’s Grill is open 365 days a year.
Their hours are Sun. - Thurs., 11 a.m. -
11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. For
reservations call 320-523-2833. Visit
Max's on Facebook at Max's Grill, or
visit their website at maxsgrillon-
line.com.
Out and about with Paul