1.   The restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes.

2.   This restaurant is known for its generous portions.

3.   As a nation of ranches, Nicaragua specializes in beef dishes, and Managua has several good restaurants known for their churrasco, or steak grilled over coals.

4.   Dusty knows every restaurant in every city, and he can get you whatever you want in any city.

5.   Selvaggio is the owner of Valentino, a Santa Monica, Calif., restaurant also known for its wines.

6.   She knew the restaurant, Capsouto Freres, and led the couple two blocks to the entrance.

7.   The restaurant was known, too, for its employees.

8.   The restaurant was known for its ambiance more than its cleanliness.

9.   They also know local restaurants.

10.   This four-star restaurant is known for creative cuisine in a clubby atmosphere.