Southern comfort restaurant State Fare Kitchen & Bar announced the official opening date of April 18 for its location in The Woodlands at 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 200.

According to a news release, the restaurant will serve a menu of Southern cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, and it is the third location for the restaurant with its original location being Memorial City and its second being in Sugar Land.

"We are excited to bring State Fare Kitchen & Bar to The Woodlands,” said Justin Yoakum, State Fare director of operations and culinary director, in the release. “The upbeat Southern cuisine is sure to be enjoyed by the entire community with some local favorites, like our H-town Hot Fried Chicken and EaDo Poke Bowl. Let’s not forget our epic weekend brunch."

This location will also offer the popular frozen cocktails flights, a smoked old fashioned drink and an assortment of mocktails, such as the Madame Blueberry. 281-825-5368. www.statefaretx.com