About Us

Owners: Troy Payer and Ethan Block 

Troy Payer was raised on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation with his parents, five siblings, and a slew of pets. Early on, he exhibited creativity and work ethic through drawing, sports, and as a member of a high school rock band. 

Then and now, Troy is known for his humor, proud Michif heritage, and passion for all things food. A proud uncle and cat dad, he has worked in Fargo restaurants since 2018. With the encouragement of his family and community, Troy is proud to begin this journey with business partner, Ethan Block.

Ethan Block grew up in Minot, North Dakota and from a young age, has always had a passion for all things flavors and spices. There wasn’t a time where you wouldn’t find him in the kitchen experimenting with new, exciting food combinations. 

This hobby quickly turned into a career in the restaurant industry, where he moved to Fargo and began working in fine dining. The incredible community in Fargo gave him the confidence to jump into business ownership with his partner, Troy Payer, and they haven’t looked back!!

For several years Troy and Ethan discussed different business ideas, almost all of which were culinary in nature. Finally they decided to make a go of business ownership with Block and Payer Provisions, founded in May of 2022 and officially launching their shop in March of 2023. Now, well into the swing of things, Troy and Ethan are constantly coming up with new ideas for products to add to the lineup and experimenting with unique and interesting flavors.