Toronto Maple Leafs players mingled with fans and media on Thursday evening at the Fairmont Royal York for the team's annual gala, "A Night With Blue & White," and blogTO caught up with stars John Tavares and Morgan Rielly to ask where players dine when off the ice.

Leafs captain John Tavares, or Johnny Toronto, shouted out a few Toronto businesses when asked about his go-to spots to dine in the city — likely aided by his familiarity growing up in the GTA.

Here are John Tavares' favourite spots in Toronto.

Sotto Sotto

The 33-year-old veteran shouted out the posh dining hotspot on Avenue Road, saying he has "been to Sotto Sotto a bunch of times, it's obviously great Italian food."

Antler Kitchen & Bar

The six-time NHL All-Star calls Antler one of his favourites, saying he developed a taste for the controversial restaurant known for shocking vegans with its carnivorous menu.

Brodflour

Tavares impressed blogTO staff with his third pick, saying that heading to "go grab a coffee and eat a baked good at Brodflour is something I always enjoy doing."

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blogTO also asked Morgan Rielly where he dines in the city, and the 29-year-old defenceman shared that he is a big fan of Buca's King West location, saying, "that's where I like to go for a nice Italian meal."

Rielly spoke highly of the restaurant's downstairs setting, praising its "cozy and nice" atmosphere.

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Thursday night's gala event, presented by Rogers, featured a casino theme, with net proceeds from the event benefitting the MLSE Foundation.

A few months earlier, Toronto Raptors' rising star Scottie Barnes shared his favourite spots in the city, showing off a very different flavour of establishments.