"Freedom Tree Design, Bandra by Landor. More than a decade ago, Freedom Tree ran a cult home store named Takete Maluma. Future forward from the past, we felt it was the right time to bring ‘designed and made in India’ to the forefront again. Latika Khosla, one of the founders of Takete Maluma, now brings the brand afresh to us as FREEDOM TREE. An international trend and Color consultant, she is the founder director of Freedom Tree Design a niche Design Consultancy. Our specialty is Trend and Color Strategies for brands, for manufactured products, branded environments or retail collections. Be sure to find the most edgy global color design and quirky coordination for your home here. Traditional, everyday objects in India underscore our belief in living with good design every day. Around the country, chappati boxes, jars, granary baskets, rolling pins and board, pidis and stools; objects that people still use, are made with loving care by artisans or personalized by the user themselves. Most important, they are objects of everyday living and a representation of the living culture that is home life in India. We work exclusively with Indian artisans and small scale industry and bring an urban sensibility to traditional craft, thus increasing the value earned by them. Freedom Tree has an eclectic “color “ collection of furniture, table ware, textiles, floor coverings, lighting, home fragrances and accessories; all designed by us and made in India -the work of many heads hearts and hands. The spirit is to celebrate modern India; as a vibrant design destination–it is a thumbprint against standardization. Loveable and fun products make everyday living beautiful, celebrating a freedom of expression, freedom of thought and freedom of being. Welcome to the world of good design everyday; constantly evolving and stimulating the freedom to have fun!"

"The Bagel Shop, Bandra by Landor. Sometime in early 2006, Matan Schabracq and Anil Kably walked past a rundown bungalow on Pali Mala Road. Matan peeped into the garden area and wondered out aloud to Anil. Within a week they sealed the lease for what was to become the home of The Bagel Shop. Their idea was to start up a breakfast place that served up bagels and bagel sandwiches primarily. It’s been 10 years since that vision.They got the Bagel Shop going and more than a business, they built a community; a multicultural cultural community that also welcomes our four-legged friends. The Bagel Shop today continues to play home and host to the much-quoted evolution of Bandra and its multi-cultural family. The Bagel Shop is a small café that serves a wide selection of low-gluten-content bagels and a host of other café staples coffee, shakes, pastas, salads and tea-time cakes. The first café in Mumbai that sold bagels and bagel sandwiches, like the famous chorizo bagel sandwich, with the sausage sourced straight from Anton in Goa Velha. The Bagel Shop evolved naturally as a local hangout to a place that welcomed and continues to welcome, a community of young, creative minds looking for a space that mirrors their convictions."

"Gypsy Corner, Dadar by GAS (The Graphic & Art Studio). This restaurant serves Maharashtrian food that brings a Maharashtrian home onto a plate for you to try. Maharashtrian cuisine is not known to be served in restaurants. It doesn’t serve up the richness associated with other popular Indian foods and is largely associated to a simple, everyday home cooked meal… Making it hard to know of or find.Gypsy Corner offers that delicious, vegetarian, Maharashtrian experience."

"Foodhall, Lower Parel by Thought Over Design. Foodhall is a premium store and restaurant dedicated for the food lovers. You will find the most exquisite varieties of veggies, cheese, meat, mushrooms, breads, wine, juices, chocolates and the list goes on. Basically, the list is endless. If you were in search for some particular sort of food item, chances are you will find it in Foodhall."

"ABACA, Lower Parel by Thought Over Design. Specialising in outdoor furniture and curating home accessories that could almost be collectibles, Abaca is a gem hidden away for good reason. Their store almost feels like a very large, cosy home with exciting spaces to explore. With ceramics from Poland and handcrafted pots from India, Abaca offers everything that will allow you to add character to your favourite spaces. In the Indian world of shiny / bling home decor stores, Abaca offers refreshing earthy and muted chairs, beds, couches, planters, rugs, accessories, throw pillows, linens, cutlery, outdoor-specific fabrics, and everything in the middle! The temptation to purchase is unavoidable. Shopaholics: Walk-in at your own risk!"

"K Rustom, Marine Drive by Please See. Run by the same Irani family since 1953, K Rustom’s serves up a taste of classic Bombay. In this nondescript, almost hidden ice-cream parlour, you’ll find families enjoying desserts after dinner or college students looking for a break from the Bombay heat.Take your pick from the many menus on the wall, or the endless delightful blocks in the freezers, and enjoy your brightly coloured "ice-cream biscuits", just like they did in the good-old days."