Morning Food News: Seattle Scores an Online Pie Company, Ballard Loses MiMi Gelato

A la Mode Pies' Blue Hawaiian, made with pineapple, coconut, and blueberries.

​Too busy to pick up a pie? No problem. A Capitol Hill-based online pie company opened for business this week, according to Capitol Hill Seattle Blog. A la Mode Pies offers next day delivery on homemade pies made with local and organic ingredients. Check out the pie porn menu and product photos here. For you folks who like doing things the old fashioned way, slices of A la Mode Pies are also available in the evenings at Capitol Hill bar Knee High Stocking Co.

In other news, My Ballard reports that MiMi Gelato has closed after a short but sweet six-month run. Its owners will be using the space to accommodate the growth of their other business: Ballard Kitchen.