What do you want in a pre-club meal? Great food, potent drinks and a scene that builds anticipation for the night ahead. Hakkasan’s sexy, latticed dining room delivers on all three with tasty Cantonese fare, well-crafted cocktails and plenty of oontz-inducing atmosphere. Start with dim sum and crispy duck salad and see where the night takes you. (Hint: Probably right upstairs.) MGM Grand, 702-891-7888. Mon-Wed, 6-11 p.m.; Thu-Sun, 6 p.m.-midnight.