Oakland A’s fans lucked out last season.

No, not when it came to the stadium drama. They were whipsawed between two sites, with a third — Las Vegas — dangling over their devoted green-andgold-capped heads.

And not when it came to the team. The A’s traded all-stars (and crowd favorites) Matt Olson, Matt Chapman and Chris Bassitt.

But when it came to innovative food sold at the Oakland Coliseum stands, fans blessedly escaped some ghastly sounding combinations. You see, Aramark Sports & Entertainment, the concessionaire for nine MLB stadiums, had developed a “Dare to Pair” menu for the 2022 season.

Just how daring was Aramark? Toronto Blue Jays fans got Pickle Poutine, cheese curds topped with fried pickle straws, peanut butter gravy, bacon bits, dill and scallions (the very definition of a hot mess). For Kansas City Royals fans, it was the BBQ Reese’s Sandwich, a barbecue-sauced pulled pork (so far, so good) to which Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were added (aack). And the poor Boston Red Sox fans were offered Fluffer Nutter Fries, sweet potato fries with peanut sauce, crushed peanuts, cilantro and ... you saw it coming ... fluff sauce.

By comparison, the Coliseum crowd was treated to Aramark’s Flaming Hot Cheesesteak, a rather traditional combination of chopped steak, onions and Cheez Whiz adorned with Flaming Hot Cheetos. Sounds edible.

To be sure, there were other good eats on the grounds, with the Food Truck Mafia hosting a food truck festival in Championship Plaza, the area between the stadium and the arena, for all ticket holders. A rotating series of trucks will be back this season, the A’s confirmed.

What else is in store besides the requisite hot dogs, popcorn and nachos? Aramark wasn’t ready to release details by our press time. So if you’re ready for your put-me-in-coach, I’m-ready-to-play assignment, here goes:

You’ve been hired to dream up a new creation called the Hegenberger Hottie. But you must pick one each from columns A, B and C. If it doesn’t sell, you could be heading down to the minors. OK, you’re up.

A Pick a base

Ballpark sausage

Birria taco

Chicken tenders

Pork banh mi

B Pick some toppings

Bacon bits with maple syrup

Thousand Island dressing

Mango habanero salsa

Hoisin sauce

C The crowning glory

Cracker Jack

Caviar

Dippin’ Dots

Maraschino cherries