Spring is here, and nothing says “Goodbye winter!” more than heading to Denver to see the Rockies take on the Tampa Bay Rays on April 5 in their first home game of the season.

And when the gates open to fans at Coors Field, be sure to make your way to the concession stands to try new tastes on the stadium’s food lineup and check out the ways technology has made getting those tasty treats faster.

Vegan fans on game day will certainly shake their broccoli in gratitude this season as the stadium introduces a new plant-based food stand.

“After months of research and testing, the Aramark culinary team has created a unique, vegan menu with a robust flavor profile that mimics the taste and texture of real meat,” said Richard Grab, director of culinary innovation for Aramark Sports + Entertainment, in a press release. Aramark is the company that manages dining options at Coors Field.

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The concept will be called Better-Off Burgers at Section 115 and it will sell plant-based burgers, chips and shakes. Aramark said the plan aligns with its goal of catering to diverse customers and “reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the food it serves.”

The menu will include items like traditional and specialty burgers with plant-based patties and shakes made with tahini.

Here are the items on Better-Off Burgers’ upcoming menu:

• The Original, a plant-based burger with “burger sauce,” pickles and vegan cheddar cheese. Available add-ons include roasted mushrooms, onions and avocado.

• Chorizo Burger, a plant-based burger with “chorizo,” vegan smoked gouda, roasted peppers, bibb lettuce and chipotle aioli.

• Medi Burger, a plant-based burger with za’atar, carrot sumac slaw, harissa mayo, olive tapenade and bibb lettuce.

• Vanilla and strawberry shakes made with tahini, oat milk, banana, dates and protein powder.

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Carnivores can delight their incisors with Dino Rib PCA, which is a 20-ounce beef rib with paratha bread and herb salad. (SandLot Brewery and Smokehouse, Section 112)

For those who want a burger with real meat, Aramark ofers one with a twist — the Burgeritto (hamburger topped with bacon bits, lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo, shredded cheddar jack cheese and shoestring fries wrapped in a flour tortilla. (Sections 134 and 306 Grills)

Getting your hands on food and drinks is easier this year too, thanks to Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. It was a hit last year when it was introduced to Rockies fans and the concept is expanding at Coors Field this year. The experience allows guests to walk into the location, grab the concessions they want and walk out. By automatically tallying items shoppers take off shelves, payment is processed when they exit, enabling fans to avoid waiting in line.

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Coors Field will now offer self-checkout using Tapin2 kiosks at Wazee Market (Section 137). You won’t miss a minute of the action on the diamond. Fans can quickly grab their ballpark favorites from John Dough Pizza Co; Tenders, Love, and Chicken; Rockie Dogs; and a selection of 30 domestic beers, craft beers, seltzers and ready-to-drink beverages (with valid, government-issued ID).

So now you’re set to kick back with a cold one in hand and the grub you crave at the ballpark.

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