Mel Chmilar Jr., better known as the man behind Dark Side of the Grill, is Canada’s wildest pitmaster, instantly recognizable for his gold teeth and signature battle cry, “fire in the hole!” A Big Green Egg brand ambassador with his own line of Dark Side rubs, Mel has become one of the most recognizable names in Canadian barbecue content. He’s been a guest pitmaster at SmokeSlam, Meatstock, Smoke & Fire, and the Texas Open Fire Meat Up, while building a loyal following of over 650,000 fans across social media who can’t get enough of his larger-than-life presence and fiery cooking style.
