I thought I was back home at Fashion Square in Scottsdale, or perhaps a Bistro in Arcadia or the Biltmore! From the outside, the new Downtown Deli and Shop looks not much different than any other shop at the Boardwalk, only newer. With the blast shields out front and the tin roof and all. However, step inside, and you would swear you were at Fashion Square in Scottdale. The hardwood floors, the upscale electronics section, including Bose headphones for only $399! Or the selection of North Face clothing that would rival an REI. After a shopping spree upstairs, you can enjoy a nice croissant or quiche at the Bistro downstairs, just like at the Biltmore! Except you are in line behind a well armed Marine, sporting a nice M4 with the grenade launcher on it! You probably won't find THAT at the Biltmore. It was quite interesting, though, to experience such a place as Downtown in such a place as this. It almost makes you forget you are in a warzone. Almost......
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