A bright green carpet is rolled out at JioWorld Drive in Maker Maxity, Bandra-Kurla Complex that leads us to an outdoor market. All along, the words ‘Earth First’ reveal that it is a community-driven philosophy that encourages consciousness around personal   health, environmental welfare and local, indie offerings.

We stroll around 30 stalls, and stop to nibble some nolen gur by Two Brothers; we get our caffeine hit with a Nandan black coffee, and indulgences by I am Wholesome. Kids learn to skateboard, try their hand at pottery, while cute pups prance around in a crèche run by Wagtail Park. A staffer walks around with a board reminding visitors to wear their masks and that sanitiser stations have been set up. The market caps the number of visitors to less than 100. We like that there are other facilities including free parking, a concierge to deposit your bag, assistance to book cabs, portable chargers, and wheelchairs and prams on request. This weekend, the new entrants include VNYA Organic Store, Mizah Bakery, Nino’s Burgers, Cacio-e-Pepe and Missus Sippi beverages. Here are The Guide’s top three picks: