“I have used Gi Paoletti Design Lab for both of my bar/restaurant build outs in the last 8 years. There are many words to describe her, but the one that comes to mind the most is professionalism. If you know how hard it is to start a bar in San Francisco, you need a true professional to help you navigate the very murky waters, and Gi does just that. She not only is a great designer (for both ambiance and function) she also knows the people you need to know within City Hall and other government agencies to get things done quickly. I have heard many nightmare stories on colleagues opening food establishments in The City, whether they are held up by building inspections, health permits, Department of Public Works, etc etc etc, Gi knows the right people in all those departments to get your job prioritized, which in turn can save 10’s even 100’s of thousands of dollars. I would recommend Gi to anyone that wants to get a job done intelligently, beautifully and quickly. Highly highly recommended!!”