Former Toronto mayor John Tory ended his third term in disgrace in early 2023 following a high-profile cheating scandal, but the politician — now a radio host — is still regularly spotted enjoying life around the city.

blogTO caught up with the former mayor by chance in June at the hotly anticipated opening of Toronto's first Shake Shack location, and Tory dished on his favourite places to dine in the city.

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His favourite dining spots include Terroni, where the politician was famously spotted dining with mayoral hopeful (but disastrous election dud) Brad Bradford.

In addition to Terroni, Tory also mentioned he's a regular at Cibo Wine Bar and Barberian's Steakhouse.

And, on top of his favourite restos, Tory mentioned his favourite bakery is Thobors Boulangerie Patisserie Cafe on Mt. Pleasant near Eglinton, which he says serves up "the best croissants in the city."

Tory was less decisive when asked where he likes to get pizza in Toronto, saying, "I can't really answer that question." When pressed, he shouted out North of Brooklyn and other joints as part of the new wave of pizza in the city, while noting that to him, a pizza is more or less just a pizza.