From photographer Tom Daly comes the hefty Motor Burger from beloved greasy spoon The White Spot in Charlottesville, Virginia. The double cheeseburger is topped with a fried egg and a thick slice of country ham. Hats off to Daly, who managed to eat most of it (there's an "after" photo in his blog), although with what consequences to his digestive system, we don't know.
I'm ashamed to say that I've been to Charlottesville three times, but never visited this burger joint. Are any of you fans of The White Spot?
I graduated from the U of Virginia and the Spot was always a popular late night destination after hours of boozing. While they are more famous for the Gusburger (cheeseburger with a fried egg) the Motorburger was also very popular. Went there this past May for my 10 yr reunion and was happy to say that the Gus still tastes the same. Also recommend the bacon cheese dog (BCD): 1/4 lb hot dog split in the middle, filled with American cheese, wrapped in bacon and deep fried.
Never thought I'd see the White Spot featured on "A Hamburger Today." The Gusburger will always be etched in my memory as the go-to meal for post-fraternity party nights (early mornings) at UVa. I'm not sure I've ever been in the Spot during daylight hours.
Can't belive no one's mentioned who's behind the grill at the Spot.
Riverside deserves a shout, too.
The C'ville burger that never gets any mention, though, was at the now-defunct Pit Stop in Belmont. The Fully-Loaded 454 Burger was a laughably gluttonous burger w/ two half-pound patties, bunch of cheese, bacon, I think some ham, etc. I only had it once.
Love White Spot! Haven't been in years (graduated way back when) - but will def. make a late night stop next month when I'm in C-ville for a hoops game.
Had breakfast there last June with my father and brothers--I'm the only one who's spent any serious time south of the Mason-Dixon Line. They ordered eggs, etc., and I ordered biscuits and gravy. They were all jealous at the end of the day. Experience is everything. Or at least a lot.
A great place for delicious cheeseburgers. While fried egg and country ham additions are not unique to the White Spot, they've been serving them there for decades. Along with Pat's in Roanoke, Wright's in Staunton and Mike's in Blacksburg, the White Spot is certainly a must on the 'high altar' of Virginia's burger stops. More often than not enjoyed after a night on the town only makes these ample, juicy, full-of-wonderful-favors, burgs more enjoyable.
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That looks absolutely fantastic!
Eating The Road at 5:38PM on 11/12/09
I graduated from the U of Virginia and the Spot was always a popular late night destination after hours of boozing. While they are more famous for the Gusburger (cheeseburger with a fried egg) the Motorburger was also very popular. Went there this past May for my 10 yr reunion and was happy to say that the Gus still tastes the same. Also recommend the bacon cheese dog (BCD): 1/4 lb hot dog split in the middle, filled with American cheese, wrapped in bacon and deep fried.
page7 at 6:08PM on 11/12/09
@page7: Sweet jesus, I think I'd rather eat the BCD. Thanks for the info!
Robyn Lee at 6:14PM on 11/12/09
Never thought I'd see the White Spot featured on "A Hamburger Today." The Gusburger will always be etched in my memory as the go-to meal for post-fraternity party nights (early mornings) at UVa. I'm not sure I've ever been in the Spot during daylight hours.
stepol at 6:19PM on 11/12/09
Can't belive no one's mentioned who's behind the grill at the Spot.
Riverside deserves a shout, too.
The C'ville burger that never gets any mention, though, was at the now-defunct Pit Stop in Belmont. The Fully-Loaded 454 Burger was a laughably gluttonous burger w/ two half-pound patties, bunch of cheese, bacon, I think some ham, etc. I only had it once.
Brooklyn Battery at 6:42PM on 11/12/09
think about the gus burger so regularly im forced to make it at home (see: www.imhighoncooking.com nov11 post)
imhighoncooking at 6:47PM on 11/12/09
Sad looking bun but otherwise looks wonderful!
jkdrummer at 6:49PM on 11/12/09
Love White Spot! Haven't been in years (graduated way back when) - but will def. make a late night stop next month when I'm in C-ville for a hoops game.
Teton2008 at 7:41PM on 11/12/09
Mmmm, haven't had a gusburger in a few years...
kaszeta at 10:43PM on 11/12/09
After I saw a pic of the Shake Shack burger,my burger standards have changed....
fatty at 9:41AM on 11/13/09
Had breakfast there last June with my father and brothers--I'm the only one who's spent any serious time south of the Mason-Dixon Line. They ordered eggs, etc., and I ordered biscuits and gravy. They were all jealous at the end of the day. Experience is everything. Or at least a lot.
Sov at 11:58PM on 11/13/09
A great place for delicious cheeseburgers. While fried egg and country ham additions are not unique to the White Spot, they've been serving them there for decades. Along with Pat's in Roanoke, Wright's in Staunton and Mike's in Blacksburg, the White Spot is certainly a must on the 'high altar' of Virginia's burger stops. More often than not enjoyed after a night on the town only makes these ample, juicy, full-of-wonderful-favors, burgs more enjoyable.
Boomboom at 2:23PM on 11/16/09