Vegetarian burger set to make its debut at A’s home opener

When the Oakland A’s take the field March 29 for their first home game of the 2018 season, another player will make a debut appearance at the Oakland Coliseum.

It’s the Impossible Burger, a vegan burger that tastes like meat. Spectra Food Services and Hospitality, which manages the Coliseum’s food operations, will become the first professional sports stadium in the nation to offer this Bay Area-born burger.

The coliseum’s executive chef, Effie Spiegler, has created two versions for MLB fans.

His Impossible French Onion Sliders, with caramelized balsamic onions, oil-cured tomatoes, brie spread on brioche slider buns, will be sold at Concessions Stand 123.

His Impossible Breakfast Burger, with a sunny-sideup egg, applewood-smoked bacon, oil-cured tomatoes. bacon aioli and ghost-pepper cheese (watch out!) will be available at the Shibe Park Tavern.

“The quality and variety of food offerings at the ballpark is a key part to the fan experience,” said A’s President Dave Kaval said in a statement. “We love the story behind the Impossible Burger. It is not only cutting edge and innovative in its approach to food production, but it is also the best plant-based burger currently on the market. We are thrilled to be the first team to offer it to our fans.”

The Impossible Burger made its restaurant debut in 2016 and can now be found on hundreds of menus nationwide. In September, the company launched production at its first large-scale manufacturing plant — located in Oakland.

Want to be among the first to try the A’s Impossible creations? The game against the Angels starts at 1:05 p.m.

Details: www.impossi blefoods.com.