Uncommon Generosity

Following restaurateur Michael Vilim's time and money

"...Michael Vilim prefers life away from the limelight. He's not..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Streat

Streat struggles to execute a broad menu but still hits some sweet spots

"...never heard of. When I learned that Mirabelle owner Michael Vilim and Louisianan chef Happy Abdelbaki planned to open..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

The Best Wine List in Town?

"...we'd give you a rundown on their wine. Owner Michael Vilim's wine list is full of interesting wines that..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Cathe Dailey

Ambitious restaurateur established casual fine dining mecca

"...Cathe became engaged to local restaurateur and wine expert Michael Vilim and they partnered in Castle Hill's sibling restaurant,..."

May 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Capitol-area standbys shuttered, Mirabelle sold, and artisanal ice cream

"...on his own, buying Mirabelle (8103 Mesa Dr.) from Michael Vilim and his business partners. The sale was finalized..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The peaches are sweeter, the markets are fruitful, and the grass is greener on Jessie Street

"...Restaurateur Michael Vilim was in touch last week with the news..."

July 29, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Once and Future

Castle Hill Cafe, an all-time Austin favorite, is not resting on its laurels

"...rest on the laurels of past success, however, owners Michael Vilim and Cathe Dailey have of late been tinkering..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Hidden Pleasures

"...Mirabelle Restaurant is also a good place to check. Michael Vilim, co-owner and general manager, is well-known throughout Austin..."

June 18, 1999 Food Column by Anthony King

Full Circle

The road to a PBS documentary

"...president of the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, Michael Vilim...."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Jalapeno Joes Tex-Mex Bar & Grill

When fate closes a Streat, it opens a Jalapeno

"...When restaurateur Michael Vilim closed Streat earlier this year, he told me..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Streat, from a founder of Mirabelle, offers a gustatory whirlwind trip around the world in a casual setting

"...the eatery's opening near the Chronicle office. Mirabelle owner Michael Vilim's new venture (3211 Red River, 628-0288, www.eatatstreat.com) opened..."

June 11, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Searching for Bargains

Profiles of the Tasters

"...Cave (12400 Hwy 71W, Ste 280). Previously worked under Michael Vilim at Brio on 6th with subsequent work at..."

July 23, 1999 Food Column by Anthony King

Los Pinos

In Austin, it's a small world after all, but one with plenty of dining options

"...Margarito Maldonado worked with Mirabelle owner Michael Vilim at Brio Vista and Castle Hill. When Vilim..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Food Feature

Now Singing Her Praises

The Chronicle's Virginia B. Wood receives the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival's award for Unsung Hero, and other award-winners.

"...and with someone so well-liked and respected as Mike Vilim. It means a lot that the award was presented..."

April 11, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

It's Noon. Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating?

Fernando Saralegui is in 'Papi's Kitchen' trying to help kids with healthy habits

"...well. In early 2005, he brought longtime friend Noah Michael Levine on board, and they began character development and..."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Bistrot Mirabelle

Cozy French classics

"...restaurateur Brian O'Neill purchased Northwest Hills' Mirabelle Res­tau­rant from Michael Villim (onetime owner of the now-defunct Castle Hill Cafe),..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Dotty Griffith defending her title; a bourbon tasting with Michael Bonadies and Ann McCarthy; a wine tasting with Joshua..."

April 2, 2004 Food Feature

'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Event Schedule

If you've got the money, you've got a great time in store.

"...Moderated by Michael Vilim...."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

Event Menu

This week's local food events

"...chefs Happy Abdelbaki, Josh Watkins, Alma Alcocer-Thomas, Jonathan Gelman, Michael Vilim and Pablo Sanchez. $95; $85 for foundation members...."

May 29, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

You still have a chance to Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? for Project Transitions; plus, events from all over the Austin food map

"...• Local restaurateur and wine expert Michael Vilim presents a special Wine 101 class as part..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Superior Wine and Fine Food for a Great Charity

"...Medal) at Vinitaly. They will also serve their Rosso. Michael Vilim, the wine-loving proprietor of Mirabelle, has dibs on..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Feature

2003 Award Winners, 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Michael Vilim, co-owner and general manager, Mirabelle restaurant..."

April 11, 2003 Food Feature

Food-O-File

"...more about wine in '99... Folks are raving about Michael Vilim's well-chosen wine list for the new Mirabelle (8127..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

"...The newest venture from Cathe Dailey and partner Michael Vilim is Mirabelle (8127 Mesa, 346-7900), a lovely Northwest..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Corazon at Castle Hill to Close May 2

Seminal Nineties eatery had powerful impact on Austin dining scene

"...very popular sibling restaurant, Mirabelle, well-known for co-owner Mike Vilim's wine dinners in Northwest Hills, and the cafe's longtime..."

March 4, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

This summer, Castle Hill Cafe gets a makeover to become the Corazon of Mexican Interior fans

"...She revealed that she bought out business partner Mike Vilim and will close Castle Hill before the popular Down­town..."

June 20, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood