Those Winking Lizard fans who live in North Canton will have to drive to the Canton location for their wings and craft beer no longer.

The city is slated to get its own Winking Lizard restaurant at Washington Square on the west side of Handel's, and progress at the site already is underway, said Economic Development Director Eric Bowles.

Work crews can be seen prepping the area, where the ground is plowed and fenced off.

Bowles was unsure this week about the restaurant's number of employees, estimated payroll and when it is slated to open. Check back with North Canton Patch as we get more information about the arrival of the Winking Lizard restaurant to North Canton.

There's more action happening at Washington Square, though, Bowles said. B.A.M. Healthy Cuisine plans to relocate there soon.

"They've been looking for another location for some time to expand because their restaurant is very popular," he said.