Facing the fire on Dragons' Den

Toronto Entrepreneur Brings Mess-Free Garlic Gadget to CBC’s Dragons’ Den

Local inventor Evan Ruzycky is stepping onto the national stage with his kitchen gadget, The Garlic Chop, in an upcoming episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, airing September 25th at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. 

The Garlic Chop showcases how a simple idea can spark real innovation in the kitchen. Designed to solve a universal challenge, it combines clever engineering with everyday practicality. The result is a palm-sized, dishwasher-safe tool that makes garlic prep quick and clean. What began as a sketch and a handful of prototypes in Evan’s Toronto workshop has grown into a product embraced by home cooks across the country.

“I started with a few prototypes and a folding table, ” says Ruzycky. “I started years ago with a folding table and a few demo's. Now, my sales are growing each year. Sharing its story on Dragons’ Den is surreal. ”

Ruzycky’s journey from a Toronto backyard idea to CBC’s biggest business stage highlights the creativity and entrepreneurial drive of Canadians.

The episode airs September 25th at 8 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem.