One serving of Cheapeats sometimes isn`t enough. So to help you recall the wonderful spots that Barbara Sullivan and Linda Bergstrom discover, Friday will occasionally give you a shortened version of their recent findings.
CARDINALE`S, 1309 E. 53d St., 684-8730. This is a no-frills restaurant in the Hyde Park area where the emphasis is on the pasta. Rose Cardinale made ravioli at home for years before she and her now-grown family opened this little cafe. Eat in or take out; many items are also available in the freezer chests. Recommended: all pasta dishes, especially spinach ravioli; cannoli. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. Credit cards: Not accepted. Reservations: Not accepted.-BSS
CANDLELITE, 7452 N. Western Ave., 761-8070. This is like a Wisconsin roadhouse that happens to be in Chicago-casual and inexpensive with lots of families coming in to eat. The thin-crusted pizza is a delicious specialty. There`s a full menu, plus daily specials. Recommended: pizzas (all kinds), backribs, combination Italian beef and sausage sandwich. Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; dinner, 4:30-10 p.m. Sun., Mon., to 11:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., to midnight Fri., Sat. Credit Cards: Not accepted. Reservations:
Not accepted.-BSS
PLANET CAFE, 3406 N. Damen Ave., 404-6933. Everything`s casual in this funky, little (only 25 seats) spot, to the point that customers get a 10 percent discount if they wear their pajamas to breakfast. Hamburgers and breakfasts are the best bets, although the menu offers a broad range. You can bring wine or beer. Recommended: mini veggie pizza, omelettes, hamburgers, fries, garlic bread. Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: Not accepted. Reservations: Not accepted.-BSS
Sixty-five Seafood Restaurant, 336 N. Michigan Ave., 372-0306. Fast dim sum for the lunch crowd is the specialty of this Chinese restaurant. Food is served cafeteria style and there are daily specials. There are plenty of tables; take out and delivery service are also available. Recommended: pork dumplings, egg rolls, barbecued pork, hot and sour soup. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., to 3 p.m. Sat. Credit cards: Not accepted. Reservations: Not accepted.-BSS