re: Worth a shot.... Pasadena Recs?

I've eaten at a Cheesecake Factory downtown, and a few other hole in the wall type places but don't remember the names. I usually go once a year but tend to stay over in LA as it's easier for me. But I seem to recall there is also an open air mall close to downtown that had some nice places in it as well, but I could be wrong. Nice area though, hopefully the game will be a good one.