Cathy Chaplin is a former senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. Thessa Diadem wasn’t planning on working this year.

This Best New Chef draws inspiration from the international grocery stores of Los Angeles and channels them into her innovative, decadent pastries—from a custardy ube pie to fluffy, tender conchas.

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Duke softball star Thessa Malau'ulu became the second straight Blue Devil to earn ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors on Wednesday, winning the honor in her first season in Durham. The UCLA Bruins ...